Home Histories–Using Census Records to Research Your Home

Hosted by Becca Hall

Discover the stories behind your house at the Hyde Park Historical Society’s workshop: "Home Histories — Using Census Records to Research Your Home."

Learn how to:

• Locate and interpret federal and state census records

• Track past residents and household composition over time

• Use enumeration data to date additions, identify occupations, and uncover neighborhood changes

• Combine census findings with city directories, maps, and property records for a fuller home history

Who should attend: homeowners, renters, neighborhood historians, and anyone curious about the people who once lived in their building.

Bring: address and any known dates or names; laptops or note-taking materials recommended.

Join us to connect your house to Hyde Park’s past and learn research skills you can use for any property.