Educator Resources (History)

The History & Genealogy Department has developed  classroom activities and lesson plans that are adaptable for various grade levels and based on sources found in the History & Genealogy Department. Download the plans for free. Activities include:

• Artifact Research project
• Family History Research Project
• Using Newspapers for Local History Research
• Searching the U.S. Census
• Working with Historical Documents

• 100,000 cataloged items dedicated to history and genealogy emphasizing St. Louis and migration trails into the St. Louis area. Many books in the collection can be checked out.
• Microfilm copies of original St. Louis records for, including marriage, death, court, will, naturalization, church, and cemetery records.
• City directories for St. Louis and other communities.
• Newspapers on microfilm, including the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Globe Democrat, as well as local community and ethnic newspapers for St. Louis.
• A wide selection of electronic databases for genealogical and historical research. Most can be used remotely with a valid St. Louis County Library card.
• Local History File with information about St. Louis-area communities and subjects related to St. Louis history.