Advantage Digital Newspaper Archive
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.
American Ancestors
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
Ancestry
Search millions of genealogical records, including birth, death, census, and military records. Access is only available on public computers in Handley Regional Library branches
FamilySearch
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.
Fold3
Fold3 provides access to a rich collection of U.S. military records, featuring stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. Enjoy remote access anytime with your Handley Regional Library card. |
Heritage Quest
| Heritage Quest offers access to U.S. military records, featuring stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. Enjoy remote access with your Handley Regional Library card. |
Newspaper Archive
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.
Past Perfect
| With Past Perfect, you can explore a diverse collection of photographs and images from the Stewart Bell Jr. Archives. Access the website from any computer with an internet connection, making it convenient to discover and enjoy these important historical resources from anywhere! |