From time to time, we get asked for help with homework, research problems, and burning questions from the public. So, we thought we’d share some of our go-to resources for doing research! This post will be updated as we find new resources. Make sure to check out our YouTube page and other blogs as well!
Other Museums, Historic Sites and Living History Organizations
Primary Sources
The Geography of Slavery in Virginia - a database of primary sources on enslaved and indentured freedom seekers from Maryland and Virginia
The Maryland Gazette Collection - Microfilm of Maryland Gazette between 1728 and 1839 held by the Maryland State Archives
Indigenous History and Culture
Piscataway Park and Local History
The James Wilfong Architectural Photographs Collection - Prince George’s County Historical Society
MEDUSA – Maryland Historical Trust’s Online Database (buildings and archaeological sites)
Food and Foodways