Free Online Databases

Library of Congress

A great place to find information and artifacts about America. One of our favorites from the collection is audio clips of migrant workers singing songs during the Great Depression.

 

New York Public Library's Digital Collection

Plenty of historical artifacts from New York. Think old maps, vintage photos (like this photo of a bridge between Carmel and Mahopac taken in 1870), fashion illustrations, and old letters (like this copy of a letter from Hamilton to Eliza ).

 

Smithsonian Open Access

Free access to thousands of images from Smithsonian museums.