It is wise to acquaint yourself with any repository in Delaware which you might visit by writing to the appropriate archive or library in advance.Most, if not all, Delaware repositories have published materials that introduce its collections and research policy.
Delaware archives and historical agencies also have Internet sites that provide the same information. Some even have downloadable databases for some or parts of their collections.
Delaware Archives
- Delaware State Archives, 121 Duke of York Street, Dover, DE 19901;(302) 744-5000
Delaware Museums
Delaware Libraries
Delaware Historical & Genealogical Societies
For almost every state there is a state genealogical society, a state genealogical council, or both. In addition to their own work, state-level groups sometimes help coordinate the efforts of local societies within the state. Their publications, newsletters and quarterlies, supplement those produced by the local societies.
- The Historical Society of Delaware, 505 Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; The Historical Society of Delaware has an extensive collection of early northern Delaware newspapers, but papers in the adjoining states of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey should also be consulted. Southern Delaware newspapers are at the Delaware State Archives
- Delaware Genealogical Society, 505 Market Street Mall, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Bridgeville Historical Society, 102 S Williams St, Bridgeville 19933
- Claymont Historical Society, P.O. 184, Claymont 19703
- Delaware Genealogical Society, 505 North Market Street, Wilmington 19801-3091
- Delaware, Historical Society Of, 505 North Market Street, Wilmington 19801-3091
- Downstate Delaware Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 1797, Dover 19903
- Ft. Delaware Society, P.O. Box 553, Delaware City 19706
- Georgetown Historical Society, S Bedford St, Georgetown 19947
- Greater Harrington Historical Society, P.O. Box 64, Harrington 19952
- Jewish Historical Society Of Delaware, 505 Market Street, Wilmington 19801
- Lenni Lenape Historical Society,
- Lewes Historical Society, 110 Shipcarpenter St, Lewes 19958
- Milford Historical Society, P.O. Box 352, Milford 19963
- New Castle Historical Society, 32 E 3rd St, New Castle 19720-5006
- Smyrna Heritage Association, 11 S Main St., Smyrna 19977-1430
- Winterthur Heritage Association, Route 52, Winterthur 19735
