Archives & Databases
Access the collective memory of the African Diaspora. We have indexed the most critical digital repositories for freedom studies and genealogical research.
The Freedmen's Bureau Search
Search millions of records from the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands (1865-1872).
Smithsonian Open Access
Explore millions of 2D and 3D images and metadata from the Smithsonian's digital repository.
Slave Voyages Database
The definitive digital archive of the Trans-Atlantic and Intra-American slave trades.
NMAAHC Digital Collection
Explore the digital archives of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
National Archives: African American History
Access primary source records, research guides, and finding aids related to African American history.
Library of Congress: Digital Collections
Access thousands of digitized primary sources documenting African American history.
Institutional Partners
The Heritage Research Portal acts as a gateway to institutional databases. We are continuously indexing new records to support community scholarship and genealogy.