Genealogy & History Databases

Explore searchable, digitized newspapers from Winchester and the surrounding area, covering publications from 1786 to 1925. Access the archive from any computer with an Internet connection.

Note: Issues of The Winchester Star are available through the Newspaper Archive database.

From the New England Historical Genealogical Society, AmericanAncestors.org provides access to 1.4 billion+ searchable records, plus subscriptions to American Ancestors magazine and the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, two of genealogy’s leading print publications.

Access is only available on public computers in Handley Regional Library branches

Search millions of genealogical records, including birth, death, census, and military records. Access is only available on public computers in Handley Regional Library branches

Handley Regional Library  is a FamilySearch Affiliate, allowing patrons expanded access to millions of genealogical records. Affiliate access is only available on public computers in Handley Regional Library branches. Users must have, or sign up for, a free FamilySearch account to use this resource.

With the Newspaper Archive by Storied app, you can explore digitized newspapers from Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, including The Winchester Star. Search by keyword, location, publication date, or newspaper title to uncover historical stories and records.

Access is available with your Handley library card. Simply click on the "View Resource" link, enter your card number, and create a Newspaper Archive account to get started.