Historical Collections

Everyone loves to dig around in an old attic, trying to find some hidden treasure. That is what visiting the Historical Collections on the third floor of the Library is like...digging around in the city of Bridgeport's attic!
	Burroughs Building, Main and John Streets, ca. 1906

First time visitors to the Historical Collections are often surprised at the wealth of information that is found here. Spend ten minutes here, and you'll be hooked! Our staff will help you with that historical question you've always wanted answered. We'll help you find that long lost relative by assisting you with researching your Family Tree. It doesn't matter if you are not a Bridgeport native, we have information from all over the world.

The Department

• The Collection
• Newspapers on Microfilm

Resources

• Genealogy Center
• Research Sites
• Labor History Exhibit
• Contact Us

Events at Historical Collections

For a complete listing of library events, please click here, Calendar & Events, or go to the same link listed at the top.

Genealogy Roundtable
3rd Wednesday of each month @ 12:30-1:30 p.m.

   Library patrons interested in researching their own family histories get together to discuss problems in their research and share tips on sources and methodology.
   Both beginners and longtime researchers welcome.

Currently On Exhibition

Photographs: Bridgeport Collective Memory

Photographs from the Historical Collections capture shared places, activities, and events in the Bridgeport community.