Local History Websites

Great Lakes Region Archives
These offices work together to preserve and make available the documents created by Federal agencies in the Great Lakes Region.

MeL Michigana
Over 50,000 items from a broad spectrum of libraries and historical institutions in Michigan are included in this free online collection.

Michigan Family History & Genealogy
Links to MIchigan History & Genealogy departments.

Milford Historical Society
A resource for those interested in the history of Milford Township and the city of Milford, Michigan.

Salem Area Historical Society
The Salem Area Historical Society is a group of citizens working to preserve, archive and inform others on the history of Salem Township, Michigan and its surrounding area.

South Lyon Historical Society
Information about the initiative to preserve the history of the South Lyon area, headquartered in the historic Witch’s Hat Depot.

South Lyon Herald Digital Archives

Digital archive of South Lyon Herald newspapers from 31 January 1929 – 27 December 1945 (878 issues). Created by Central Michigan University as part of their digital newspapers collection. Funding was provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan.