The physical Hartford History Center houses books and documents on Hartford History, in addition to rotating exhibitions.
We are currently open by appointment at our Ropkins Branch.
1750 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06120
Please Email or call to visit
860-695-7520 | hhc@hplct.org
Join our 250th Birthday celebration by going back to live through the library's journey from 1774 to 2024.
(Can only be accessed on a library computer or using the library’s wi-fi)
Features the U.S. Census and other genealogy records from both the United States and countries around the world
The Digital Public Library of America amplifies the value of libraries and cultural organizations as Americans’ most trusted sources of shared knowledge. It has online, free collections on many topics.
Our national Library has many historical resources that are free to access.
Access our National Archives for information like:
Discover great history resources and events at the Smithsonian Institute's Website
The National Gallery of Art's Website houses a project tackles the issue of "Uncovering America" in a variety of topics including:
Access the PBS digital collection on U.S. History for information and resources on a variety of topics organized by subject.
Visit the Historic New England Website for resources, events, and information about preserving our history.
Through rigorous historical analysis combined with the study of human behavior, Facing History’s approach heightens students’ understanding of racism, religious intolerance, and prejudice; increases students’ ability to relate history to their own lives; and promotes greater understanding of their roles and responsibilities in a democracy.
The Center for Racial Justice has free resources and information on racial justice in our country
Access the online resources and information on the history of the Asian-American experience
Discover information about the history, present, and future about Native American Communities.
Mission US, a multimedia history education organization, has created video games that allow users to play through different periods of history including:
They also have educational resources including primary sources and additional activities and information about the different historical periods.
Hartford Public Library
Central Branch: 500 Main Street. Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: 860-695-6300 | Text: 860-530-4376 | Email: contactus@hplct.org | Chat: www.hplct.org
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