Guilford History Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something new to do? Check out this local history scavenger hunt for the whole family.
Historical Room
Here’s a description about the historical room
Vital Records
Browse the list of links for birth, marriage and death records of people who lived in the Guilford area.
Maps
Digital maps of Guilford, both historical and contemporary, from various sources
Historical Organizations
Two major historical organizations focus on the preservation of Guilford’s past.
Digital Books
Several of our rare histories have been scanned and saved by the library or online repositories such as the Internet Archive
Cemeteries
Looking for the grave of an ancestor? Find information on local historic cemeteries below.
Remembering Edith B. Nettleton
The Edith B. Nettleton Historical Room honors Guilford’s first town librarian. The space is a hub of community learning, and is a fitting tribute to Edith.
Schedule a visit
Schedule a visit for one-on-one help with your research, or send in a question for us to research for you.
Digital History Archive
The Digital Archive of the Edith B. Nettleton Historical Room includes hundreds of photographs, documents and art works from the Edith B. Nettleton Historical Room Collection.
Connecticut Shelf
The Connecticut Shelf includes over 300 books on local and state history, leisure, and travel.
Local Resources
Access local historic resources including cemeteries, vital records, maps, military records and more.
Reproductions
Reproductions of selected materials from the Edith B. Nettleton Historical Room are available for sale at the library’s Circulation Desk.