Branding your library with Local History: Free Online Resources
Enhance your library's image by uncovering your community's past! From book displays to online exhibits; learn how to introduce patrons to your local history treasures.
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Your local history collection can include links to websites, online tools and materials created by outside organizations! Add these links to your online resource collection!
Digital Collections
- New York Historical SocietyFree collections of items related to the history of New York City and the surrounding area; including the unpublished works of Alexander Hamilton and broadsheets advertising the sale of slaves.
- Old Maps OnlineGateway to historical maps from around the world. Many from the David Rumsey Map Collection
- Ulster County ArchivesContains online exhibits and maps from County Atlas of Ulster, New York (known as the Beers Atlas)
- Old Fulton NY Post CardsDigitized postcards and photographs relating to Fulton, NY.
Genealogy
- The US Gen Web ProjectVolunteer run database of free genealogy resources organized by state and county. Many are transcriptions of print materials in the public domain.
- National Purple Heart Roll of HonorOnline database of Purple Heart Recipients currently enrolled at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor, NY. DOES NOT INCLUDE RECIPIENTS WHO HAVE NOT REGISTERED.
- Find A GraveSearch "millions" of cemetery records featuring photographs and other information submitted by volunteers.
Hudson Valley Historic Sites and Museums Map
A listing of museums and historic sites throughout the Hudson Valley and New York City. Mainly in Ulster, Orange, Dutchess and Rockland Counties
Architectural History and Landmarks
- New Paltz Historic Preservation Commissions’ Historic Property MapInteractive map showing the histories of over 1,775 historic properties in the Town of New Paltz; including the original 9 hamlets that made up the town.
- Historical Area Markers in New York StateIf you pass a blue marker on the road and can't stop to read it; look it up here! Historical markers are indexed by county.
- National Register of Historic PlacesUsers can search properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places between 1966-2012 by either using the Focus Online Database or downloading the spreadsheet. 2013 entries are recorded in a weekly list search engine.
- Newburgh RestorationBlog showcasing efforts by residents of Newburgh, NY to restore and re-invent their city.