SALEM HISTORY SOCIETY, Inc. -- Salem, Massachusetts

WELCOME TO THE SALEM AND ESSEX COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL RESOURCES DIRECTORY, a service of

THE SALEM HISTORY SOCIETY
A nonprofit organization

A new-model historical society in a deep-rooted town
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS

Applications are accepted for this Directory on an on-going basis.

Libraries and Archives All of them are treasures of historic proportions!	Heritage Trails (NonProfit) Self-Guided Tours and Informational Sources
NonProfit Organizations Includes regional and national historical societies, museums, schools involved with regional history in one way or another, and other cool places you'll want to visit and patronize. NB: For historical societies, also look at our category "Libraries and Archives."	For-Profit, Commercial, Businesses Includes fabulous bookstores, terrific movie houses, tourist/visitor attractions or services you'll want to know about... Note: Some groups, sites, or individual businesses may charge fees.

Magazines, Journals, and Scholarly Resources Includes A BASIC BOOKSHELF : SCHOLARLY OR HISTORICALLY-SIGNIFICANT BOOKS ON REGIONAL HISTORY (under construction)	Online-Only Internet Resources Including resources for educators and students
Political and Civic Entities	Miscellaneous Here's you'll find groups, services, historic preservation societies, and other folks who will be of interest to consult, visit, or patronize ~~ all of them serve our history in unique and valuable ways.

Organized in 1975,
as a chapter of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists,
we became an independent society in 1981....
based at the Local History and Genealogy Room
of the Lynnfield Public Library. Our collection includes approximately 3000 volumes
of genealogies and town histories.....
a complete run of the Massachusetts vital records
in printed form and on microfiche,
microfilm of Essex county census, early probate,
and deed records, and many journals and genealogical periodicals. We also house some sources for other areas
outside of Essex county, such as greater New England,
New York, and Atlantic Canada.

New England Historic Genealogical Society(NEHGS)

The New England Historic Genealogical Society,
founded in 1845, is the country's oldest genealogical organization.

Curious about your family history?

Start exploring today, either from home or at our research library.
With over 110 million names - and counting - on NewEnglandAncestors.org,
you can begin your research quickly after joining.

Access NewEnglandAncestors.org,
receive our popular publications,
visit our six-story research library in Boston,
consult expert genealogists,
or join one of our guided research tours.

To contact membership toll free call 1-888-296-3447

Professional Genealogical Research by the Experts at NEHGS

Our research services staff includes professional genealogists,
librarians, and historians who work together
... to assist you in your research. Learn More!! Membership info: 1-888-296-3447

This is the major point of contact for all members, and registering there constitutes membership in SHS.
MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO FORM THEIR OWN INTEREST GROUPS AND MEET INDEPENDENTLY OF THE ALL-MEMBER MEETINGS!