Genealogy & History

American History

America's Story
A look at American history from the Library of Congress

Daughters of the American Revolution
Non-profit, women's organization for the descendants of individuals who aided in achieving American independence.

National Archives and Records Administration
Holds the records of the United States Federal government. On-line access to art works, census data, US legal manuscripts, the Federal Register, etc.

National Register of Historical Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the Nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation.

Outline of American History
Presented by the United States Information Agency

The Presidential Timeline of the Twentieth Century
Explore the lives and administrations of twelve Presidents of the United States.

The Virtual Wall
An interactive remembrance of the Vietnam War and its veterans who served, developed by WinStar Communications and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

United States Historical Census Data Browser
Examine state and county topics for individual census years.

US State Department - Office of the Historian
The Office of the Historian is responsible, under law, for the preparation and publication of the official historical documentary record of U.S. foreign policy in the Foreign Relations of the United States series.

White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association is a charitable nonprofit institution whose purpose is to enhance the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the White House.

Genealogy Websites

Access Genealogy
A free genealogy resource

Ancestor Hunt
Free genealogy search engines

Ancestry Library
Ancestry.com Library Edition - This resource is only accessible from the Greensburg Library

Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites
Over 24,100 links, categorized and cross-referenced in over 70 categories.

Family Search
Provides access to extensive genealogical resources gathered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Find-a-Grave
A resource for finding the final resting places of famous folks, friends and family members.

Indiana State Library Genealogy Division
Information on the Genealogy Section of the Indiana State Library. Includes an online database to an Index of Marriages through 1850.

National Archives and Records Administration
Provides finding aids, guides, research tools, soundex coding, and more.

Rootsweb Genealogical Data Cooperative
The Internet's oldest genealogy site. It is designed for genealogists to share their research with others.

The USGenWeb Project
Free Genealogy and Family History Online

The Vital INformation Exchange (VINE)
Database featuring vital records and local history information for the state of Indiana.

Vital Check
Obtain birth certificates or death certificates.

Vital Records Information
Information on obtaining county and state vital records.

Indiana History

Historical Landmarks Foundation of Indiana
Private nonprofit group working to protect and save Indiana's historic places and educate the public about the importance of historic preservation.

Indiana Historical Bureau
Provides programs and opportunities for Indiana's citizens to learn and teach about the history of their state.

Indiana Historical Society
Since 1830, the Indiana Historical Society has been Indiana's storyteller, connecting people to the past.

History on TV

History's Best on PBS
Companion sites for PBS history programs

The History Channel
The History Channel is a cable television station offering programming related to historical events and people.