Learn how to trace the history of your home

posted on: 6/9/2017

Join the Dover Public Library on Monday, June 12 at 7 p.m., in the Lecture Hall for an informative free program on how to trace the history of your (Dover area) house.

Have you ever wondered about your house’s past? When was it built, and why? Who owned it, and what happened to the occupants? Whether you're seeking documentation for historic status or are just plain inquisitive, tracing a property's history and learning about the people who lived there can be a fascinating and fulfilling project. Researching your home means becoming a local detective.

Using a combination of print and electronic resources, architectural and historical information, maps, obituaries, city directories, and census information, Library Director Cathy Beaudoin will present the best ways to begin the process of tracing your property.

Beaaudoin has been researching local residences and Dover neighborhoods for decades. She will primarily focus on Dover and Strafford County information sources, but the general suggested methods may be applied to almost any house, anywhere. Knowing your home’s history certainly will make you feel more connected and involved with its past, and you'll probably uncover some intriguing stories too.

For more information, please call the Dover Public Library at 603-516-6050.