Research Resources
Empower your journey through Evansville’s past with our comprehensive collection of tools and materials. Whether you are a student, a professional historian, or a curious local, these resources are designed to help you start your research independently and effectively.
Archives
Access physical and digitized collections of local manuscripts, rare books, and organizational records dating back to Evansville's founding.
Databases
Search our online portals for historical maps, census data, and newspaper clippings that offer a detailed look at city growth.
Guides
Step-by-step instructions and thematic guides curated by our historians to navigate complex archival materials.
Research Tools
Utilize our digital citation tools, finding aids, and OCR scanners available for use within the research center labs.
Sundays on Main Street
"My grandmother used to tell us about the parades that filled Main Street every summer. It wasn't just about the music; it was about the unity..."
Voices of Evansville
Community Stories & Shared Memories
Every street corner in Evansville holds a story. Explore the personal narratives and local histories contributed by our community members, preserving the heart of our shared past for generations to come.
The Miller General Store
A cornerstone of local life for forty years, the Miller store was where news traveled faster than the morning paper. Contributed by Arthur M.
Legends of River Park
Contributed memories of summer evenings and the legends passed down through families about the mysterious oak at the park's center.
Share Your Own Narrative
Do you have a personal memory or local history to share? Help us weave the narrative of Evansville's history by contributing your story today.