94 State Street
Newburyport, Essex Co., Massachusetts
As with many other library reports I've done, I do these for the purpose of letting genealogists know what the library has as resources for them to use.
The first three photos were taken in the old section of the library. Love the two fireplaces in the same room.
Check the home page for the house of the library. Many days are 9 - 9, but be sure to double-check by calling.
The Newburyport Archival Center has special hours as shown here:
Monday-Friday: 9-12, 1-4
Saturday: 9-12, 2-4 (Saturday afternoon hours can change. Please call 978-465-4428, ext. 231 prior to your visit).
Saturday: 9-12, 2-4 (Saturday afternoon hours can change. Please call 978-465-4428, ext. 231 prior to your visit).
On my first visit, I was 45 minutes late when I arrived at 12:45. Be sure to call ahead to make sure they are open.
Two years later, I returned and took the following 4 photos. As you can see, it is loaded with books.
Visit the website for the Archival Center before visiting to see what they have to offer. Their link offers you online databases and resources as well as a listing of local resources, which I am showing below.
Local Resources List
- Newburyport Preservation Trust
- Clipper Heritage Trail
- Museum of Old Newbury
- Historic New England
- Custom House Maritime Museum
- Essex National Heritage Area
- Peabody Essex Museum Phillips Library
- Sons and Daughters of Newbury First Settlers
- Newbury Historical Commission
- Essex Society of Genealogists
- Southern Essex District Deeds
- Researching Your Historic Home
- Newburyport History Quiz
The building was Built in 1771, used as a library since 1865.
As with all the other libraries in my series, I love that they kept part of or all of the original building.