The Place To Research Your Family History
Wise County Historical Society has more than 5000 items in its archives
consisting of books, manuscripts, old marriage record ledgers from the court, pictures, and numerous other sources of help to the researcher. We have researchers from all over the United States visiting throughout the year. You will find a friendly volunteer to help you get started in your family research. Some of the of the items we have are listed in the categories below.
| African American books | |
| Area History books and manuscripts | Files of area towns and communities |
| Genealogy books and manuscripts | Books on Presidents and Generals |
| Melungeon books | Virginia Courthouses |
| Native American books | Area Fiction |
| Books to aid you in your research | Books by local authors |
| Birth Records-Wise and other Counties | Folklore and Legends |
| Census Records-Wise,Scott, Russell and other counties | Railroad Books |
| Marriage Records-Wise,Scott and other | Books by Napoleon Hill |
| Death Records-Wise,Scott, and other | Books by John Fox, Jr. |
| Quarterlies of Wise County Historical Society | Books on Apple Orchards of Wise county |
| Quarterlies of other Historical Societies | Vital Records Application Forms |
| Magazines of history and genealogy | Family History Charts |
| American Revolution books | |
| Civil War books | |
| World War II books | |
| Heritage Books of Wise and other counties | |
| Cemetery books | |
| Photo albums | |
| CD’s & Records | |
| Pamphlets (various) | |
| Collection of Emery Hamilton papers | |
| Family History files | |
| General Files | |
| Melungeon files |