Subscriptions for Genealogists
*Library Card # Required*
- Ancestry.com: Available with your library card in Bridgeville, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach and South Coastal Public Libraries
- Family Tree Magazine
- Masterfile Premier: Search a large variety of publications including an image collection with maps, photos, and flags. Available anywhere with an Internet connection & your library card #
Dig Deeper with Local Resources
Take History & Genealogy Courses with Your Sussex Library Card
Our subscription to Universal Class contains over 500 online, easy to access courses covering topics including:
- American History
- Ancient History
- Religious History
- Genealogy 101
- Historical Fiction Writing
Every course is FREE with your library card #, require no time limit, & offer access to real online teachers & professors.
Where to Start...
- 10 Tips for Finding Ancestors - A quick burst of inspiration from Family Tree Magazine
- National Archives - Retrieve historical electronic records, request military records, or plan a research visit
- Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) - Far more than a search engine, The DPLA is a portal that gathers and freely provides millions of items from America's libraries, archives & museums
- Library of Congress - Search the catalog, the extensive manuscript collections, the American Memory Collection and the Chronicling America Historic Newspaper Collection.
- eHistory - Managed by the Department of History at Ohio State University, this site provides a digital collection of historical books, articles, images, timelines, oral histories and videos
- U.S. Census Bureau
- Cyndi's List - A comprehensive,current and categorized list of genealogical research sites
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Trish Chambers Library Tour
Sussex County Historical Societies & Museums
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