Resources

Explore organizations, archives, publications, and digital collections that support the study and preservation of Delaware’s colonial history and the broader colonial experience in America.

The resources gathered here are intended to assist members, researchers, educators, genealogists, and others interested in learning more about the people, places, events, and institutions that shaped the colonial era.

Historical Research

Access archives, libraries, museums, and collections containing primary sources, historical records, maps, manuscripts, and other materials related to colonial Delaware and early American history.

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Genealogical Resources

Researching a colonial ancestor often requires consulting a combination of vital records, military documents, land records, probate files, church registers, and published genealogies.

The resources in this section can help researchers begin documenting family connections and locating records relevant to colonial service and lineage.

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Historic Organizations

Delaware and the surrounding region are home to numerous historical societies, preservation organizations, museums, and cultural institutions dedicated to protecting and interpreting colonial history.

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Publications and Educational Materials

Selected books, articles, journals, exhibitions, and educational resources can provide additional context for understanding Delaware’s colonial settlements, government, military history, cultural development, and relationship to the other American Colonies.

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Additional Resources

This collection may be expanded as new research tools, digital archives, and historical materials become available.

To recommend a resource for consideration, please contact the Society.

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