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Every home has a history! Learn how to uncover the story of your property using a variety of historical resources. This workshop introduces participants to tools such as city directories, plat and subdivision maps, Sanborn fire insurance maps, census records, and other archival materials that reveal how a piece of land or a building has changed over time. Whether you’re researching your house, your neighborhood, or a local landmark, you’ll discover practical strategies for finding clues in maps, deeds, and public records that bring the past to life.
Photo credit: Bartholomew Fogarty house, Manatee Library Historic Digital Collections