South Atlantic States (Southern)

Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia, including the District of Columbia and Washington DC.

Resources in this category:

City Museum of Washington, DC
http://www.citymuseumdc.org/

Founded in 1894, the Historical Society of Washington, D.C. runs the City Museum of Washington, D.C. Its mission is to serve "the city, its residents and visitors as an educational institution that promotes knowledge of the past for better understanding of the future."

Delaware - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/de1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, and other sites of interest specific to Delaware as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.

Delaware Historical Society
http://www.hsd.org/

"The Delaware Historical Society is the statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to the exploration, preservation, and appreciation of Delaware history, heritage, and culture for the benefit of the public."

Delaware Public Archives
http://www.state.de.us/sos/dpa/

The Delaware Public Archives identifies, collects, and preserves public records of enduring historical and evidential value. It collects local government and genealogical records and manuscripts. The site features "100 Stories", an online exhibit which provides a wide variety of documents and photographs that tell the story of the First State.

Digital Library of Georgia
http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/

"The Digital Library of Georgia is a gateway to Georgia's history and culture found in digitized books, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, audio, video, and other materials."

District of Columbia Archives
http://os.dc.gov/os/cwp/view.asp?a=1207&Q=522721&osNav=|3137...

The District of Columbia Archives division, part of the Office of Public Records, is responsible for the historical and permanently valuable records of Washington, DC. The Archives services all historical, genealogical, architectural, legal, fiscal, and academic research and records requests.

Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies
http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/affiliates/fnchs/about/about.h...

"The Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies is a coalition of societies, associations, and commissions located throughout the state that are dedicated to preserving and promoting history in North Carolina."

Florida - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/fl1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, kids, and other sites of interest specific to Florida as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.

Florida History Internet Center
http://www.floridahistory.org/

History and travel and tourism information about the state of Florida. Includes The Floridians, an interactive textbook about Florida history. Also has free experts to answer Florida-related questions, free Florida photographs and materials, and travel guides.

Florida State Archives
http://dlis.dos.state.fl.us/index_researchers.cfm

The Florida State Archives is mandated by law to collect, preserve, and make available for research the historically significant records of the state, as well as private manuscripts, local government records, photographs, and other materials that complement the official state records. Online collections include World War I service cards, Florida Confederate pension application files, a photographic collection, the Call & Brevard family papers, Florida's early Constitutions, and Spanish land grants.

Florida State Archives Photographic Collection
http://fpc.dos.state.fl.us/memory/PhotographicCollection/

"The Florida Photographic Collection is a nationally recognized component of the Florida State Archives and contains over 790,000 still photographs and approximately 2,000 movies and video tapes. The collection spans a wide range of visual images from copies of mid 15th Century maps to current photographs. In a concentrated effort to make the collection available to the largest possible audience, the Florida State Archives applied for grant funding under the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) to digitize a large part of the collection and to make it accessible through the internet. This web site is a result of that project. We will continue to add photographs to the site as they are cataloged and scanned." Searchable.

Georgia - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/ga1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, and other sites of interest specific to Georgia as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.

Georgia Archives
http://www.sos.state.ga.us/archives/

The Georgia Archives identifies and preserves Georgia's most valuable historical documents. Online collections include colonial wills, Georgia legislative documents, historic documents of Georgia, a historic postcard collection, and Confederate files including enlistment oaths and discharges, muster rolls, and pension records.

Georgia Historical Society
http://www.georgiahistory.com/

"Chartered by the Georgia General Assembly in 1839, the Georgia Historical Society is a private, non-profit organization that serves as the historical society for the people of Georgia. For 160 years, GHS has fulfilled its mission to collect, preserve, and share Georgia history through a variety of exciting educational outreach programs and research services."

Historical Museum of Southern Florida
http://www.historical-museum.org/

"The Historical Museum of Southern Florida is dedicated to telling the story of South Florida and the Caribbean, in order to create a better quality of life by understanding the past, linking it to the present and building a better future."

Jamestown Rediscovery
http://www.apva.org/

"Welcome to the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities Jamestown Rediscovery archaeological project Jamestown Rediscovery is investigating the remains of 1607 Jamestown on the APVA property on Jamestown Island, Virginia." Contains an online exhibit of the excavation site with pictures of artifacts found.

Maryland - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/md1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, kids, and other sites of interest specific to Maryland as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.

Maryland Historical Society
http://www.mdhs.org/

"The Maryland Historical Society is the state's oldest cultural institution. Including a museum, library, press, and extensive educational programs, the MdHS collects, preserves, and interprets objects and materials reflecting Maryland's diverse heritage."

Maryland State Archives
http://www.mdarchives.state.md.us/

The Maryland State Archives "serves as the central depository for government records of permanent value. Records date from the founding of the colony in 1634 to the 1990s. Included in the Archives' holdings are colonial and state executive, legislative, and judicial records; county probate, land and court records; church records; business records; publications and reports of state, county and municipal governments; and special collections of private papers, maps, photographs, and newspapers."

North Carolina - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/nc1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, kids, and other sites of interest specific to North Carolina as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.

North Carolina ECHO: Exploring Cultural Heritage Online
http://www.ncecho.org/

This site offers an online doorway to the special collections of North Carolina's libraries, archives, museums, historic sites, and other cultural institutions.

North Carolina Encyclopedia
http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/nc/cover.htm

The State Library of North Carolina's Encyclopedia "gives you an overview of the people, the government, the history, and the resources of North Carolina." Organized by categories, the Historical Sites and Chronology are especially detailed and well researched.

North Carolina Office of Archives and History
http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/

The North Carolina Office of Archives and History provides access to the archives, government records, and historical publications of this state.

North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
http://www.hpo.dcr.state.nc.us/default.htm

Discover preservation programs related to North Carolina history. Find assistance in writing grants for preservation projects; study the process of historical preservation; learn about North Carolina’s architectural history.

Pensacola Historical Society
http://www.pensacolahistory.org/

Founded in 1933, the Society's mission is to help "people discover interesting things about the history of Pensacola and northwest Florida."

South Carolina - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/sc1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, and other sites of interest specific to South Carolina as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.

South Carolina Department of Archives and History
http://www.state.sc.us/scdah/homepage.htm

The state archives of South Carolina offers the following digital records on its web site: Confederate Pension Applications, 1919-1938; Insurance file photographs of public schools, 1935-1952; Grand Jury Presentments to the General Assembly, 1783-1877; National Register of Historic Places files. The On-Line Records Index allows searching of over 300,000 documents by personal name, geographic location, and topic.

The South Carolina Historical Society
http://www.southcarolinahistoricalsociety.org/

Founded in 1855, the South Carolina Historical Society is "the state's oldest and largest private repository of books, letters, journals, maps, drawings, and photographs about South Carolina history. The mandate of our founders remains our mission today: 'to collect information respecting every portion of our state, to preserve it, and when deemed advisable, to publish it.'"

Southern Mosaic: The John and Ruby Lomax 1939 Southern States Recording Trip
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/lohtml/lohome.html

"Covering a three-month period in 1939, the John and Ruby Lomax 1939 Southern States Recording Trip documents a wide variety of musical styles from eight different states." This online presentation provides access to over 600 audio recordings of folksongs, related photos and other graphic images, as well as transcribed, searchable text for all the print material in the Lomax collection.

St. Augustine Historical Society
http://www.staugustinehistoricalsociety.org/index.html

Founded in 1883, the St. Augustine Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of the United States' oldest city.

Virginia - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/va1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, kids, and other sites of interest specific to Virginia as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.

Library of Virginia
http://www.lva.virginia.gov/

The Library of Virginia houses the Virginia State Archives. This site offers the ability to search the Archives and Manuscripts Catalog: the "main access point for state government records, military records, personal papers, family Bible records, genealogical notes and charts, church and cemetery records, business records, maps, and other archival and manuscript material."

Viriginia Historical Society
http://www.vahistorical.org/

Founded in 1831, "the mission of the Virginia Historical Society is to collect, preserve, and interpret the commonwealth's past for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations."

Washington DC - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/dc1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official sites for government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, kids, and other sites of interest specific to Washington DC as well as interesting facts and people associated with the city.

West Virginia - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/wv1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, and other sites of interest specific to West Virginia as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.

West Virginia Division of Culture and History
http://www.wvculture.org/agency/index.html

The Division is home to the State Museum and Theater, the State Archives and Collections, and a library for genealogical research. The Division also includes the West Virginia Commission on the Arts and the State Historic Preservation Office. Among other features, the Division's website contains the West Virginia Historical Society Quarterly.

West Virginia State Archives
http://www.wvculture.org/history/archivesindex.aspx

The West Virginia State Archives has online guides to the collections, which include: manuscripts, state government records, county court records on microfilm, maps, naturalization records, newspapers on microfilm, yearbooks, Civil War medals, state publications, and accessions.