How deep do your Washington roots go — moss-deep or just a couple of Starbucks generations?

If you’re looking to dive into genealogy or family history research, the Washington State Library is an excellent place to begin your journey! Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned ancestry sleuth, their resources are packed with tools to help you uncover the stories, secrets, and surprising side characters in your family tree.

Their extensive collections include books, city directories, phone books, historical newspapers, and detailed maps—the kind that reveal who owned what and where (because sometimes “family homestead” really meant “one shed and a goat”). And if you ever feel lost in the research woods, their expert librarians are ready to guide you through it all—no compass required

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