What’s the history of your Gulfport home? Did you know many of our homes were part of a historic survey conducted more than 30 years ago? Email the Museum to request information on your home, Gulfport history, or set up a research appointment.
Sanborn Fire Map via public domain
Want to do some historical sleuthing? Here are a few resources to get you started. Remember, we have tools to help you research your Gulfport home at the Gulfport History Museum, too.
Federal Census: Census records via the National Archives, 1790–1950.
Florida Memory Project: Free online access to photographs, videos, sound recordings, and personal and government records from the State Library and Archives of Florida.
Genealogy at Ancestry.com: Although substantial research comes with an annual fee, you can search basic records without paying (and you can do a two-week trial membership once a year for free). The Gulfport Public Library provides free access to Ancestry Library Edition (in-house use only).
A Resident’s Guide to Researching Historic Property: This PDF, courtesy of the city of St. Petersburg, can help you get started on house research. Please note: some of the suggestions here only apply to St. Pete, but many apply everywhere in Tampa Bay.
National Archives: The Federal Government maintains an online collection of certain documents, including regional and military records.
Other research options: Home Advisor compiled a list of other research options. (hat tip: Bethany Langston)
We’ll add more resources as we come across them. Know of one? Please let us know!