History

Discover your unique personal history through census records, vital records, freedman and slave records, church records, legal records and more.

Dig into current content and deep archives from over 3,000 U.S. news sources.

Build your family tree with the most sophisticated genealogy tool available. Billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos and more are at your fingertips.

Discover why famous people are famous with this research tool.

From 1704 to today, discover the history and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media.

EBSCOwhat? Just think of it as the Swiss Army knife of research tools. One search will bring back magazine, journal and newspaper articles on every subject under the sun.

Finish your homework, research paper or presentation prep with reliable sources your teacher will love.

Elementary school students, discover fun and important facts with this free online encyclopedia.

From the late 1800s to today, discover historic photographs of people, buildings, and events in Westerville, Ohio. 

Dig into 4,000+ historical newspapers from the 1690 to today. Includes national, regional, state, and local newspapers from around the world. Perfect for researchers, historians, genealogists, teachers, and students. 

From 1880 to present, discover who got married, who died, and where they lived with this historic collection of newspaper articles and maps. 

Gain an understanding of cutting-edge topics across the humanities, social sciences and sciences, from classics to climate change. All articles written by qualified experts.

Uncover the magic of the past with historic large-scale street plans and maps for Ohio from 1882 to 1962.

Discover the records and publications of one of the most influential forces for social reform during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Temperance and Prohibition Movement attracted wide public support through several important organizations who eventually succeeded in placing a national prohibition amendment in the Constitution.

Get a quick and thorough overview of a wide range of subjects, from performing arts to politics.

Go beyond basic facts and figures. From aardvarks to zippers, you'll find everything you need to satisfy your curiosity, or to finish your school assignment.

Discover the world with maps, historical timelines, demographics, and more.