I have met a lot of people who think New York was the only port of entry for their ancestor. Not so! There were several ports of entry The five major ports on the east coast were Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and New Orleans along the Gulf. There were also smaller ports such as Galveston, Biloxi, Norfolk just to name a few. Don't forget the west coast as well as Canadian and Mexican border crossing stations.

If you can't find them in New York, now you know where to look!

The Arlington Day was a local newspaper that only ran from January 1966 to March 1970. Read about life in Arlington Heights during the turbulent 60s. We are the only library that has the Arlington Day microfilm which is located in the Magazines & Newspapers department. In preparation for the 125th anniversary of Arlington Heights, this will be a unique source of local history featuring news, business advertisements, and obituaries. Remember back in "The Day?"

 

Do you have an ancestor who was involved in the Revolutionary War in some way? If so, you might be eligible to join the DAR-The Daughters of the American Revolution. If you discover that your ancestor was in the military or otherwise contributed to the fight for independence, come visit the Local History/Genealogy room on Tuesday afternoons. The volunteer on duty is a member of the Eli Skinner Chapter of the DAR. She will be glad to help you with your research.  Who was Eli Skinner? Click here to find out. Gentlemen, don't worry , you may be eligible to join the SAR--the Sons of the American Revolution. Check out the Illinois Chapter!

Did you know that Arlington Heights will celebrate its quasquicentennial? Its what? Next year, Arlington Heights will be 125 years old. Read about our village in "Chronicle of a Prairie Town."

 

You can also check out  the Facebook page -- Arlington Heights 125

Come join the party!