Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture

The Nabb Research Center collects and preserves archival material, artifacts, books - including family history, maps, and microfilm pertaining to the Delmarva Peninsula. Delmarva includes the Eastern Shore of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia and was a gateway from the Chesapeake Bay region in the earliest days to the bounty and promise of America.

The mission of the Nabb Research Center is to cultivate and sustain the advancement of scholarly research through collecting, preserving, disseminating and providing access to records and artifacts which illustrate the rich historical and cultural heritage of the greater Delmarva region.

The Center is open to all scholars, historians and genealogists researching the region of the Eastern Shore of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.

Upcoming Events: May 3, 2008 - Garden Party at Grapeland Summer 2008 - Exhibit: Shifting Sands, Changing Tides

Getting Started:
If you know what you are looking for, use the search boxes to find items in our catalog or on this site. To browse this site's resources, click a menu item on the left. Still not sure where to start? Here is a description of the resources on this site:

The Compass News, event announcements, site additions, and brief articles. A great starting point! Student Resources Materials for specific classes, links to helpful resources, student prize information. General Resources Materials and information of interest to all types of researchers. Research Tools Information to assist your research, including FAQs, finding aids, research facilities. About Us Nabb Center hours, location, contacts, policies, and membership information. About Delmarva Delmarva history, timeline, profiles, and information for visitors.