Free US Historical Research Resources
Aubrey Research draws on the same federal databases that professional historians use. Explore what those records reveal about any location in the United States.
Browse free sample reportsThousands of free historical records
Centuries of American history, freely accessible. Browse records spanning thousands of sites, people, battles, and landmarks across the US.
Free Sample Reports
Full Aubrey research reports for 22 notable US locations across all major historical periods. No login required.
Explore →Research Blog
Long-form guides to American historical records, from Civil War archives to colonial land grants and frontier history.
Explore →NRHP Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places listings searched in every report. Covers architecture, period of significance, and historical context.
Explore →Battles and Engagements
Every documented military engagement from the Colonial era through the Indian Wars, cross-referenced to your exact coordinates.
Explore →Indigenous Heritage
Verified Indigenous nations, traditional territories, and documented histories drawn from federal records and primary historical sources.
Explore →Notable People
Historical figures connected to US locations, from colonial settlers to Civil War commanders and frontier leaders.
Explore →Land and Survey Records
General Land Office patents, county survey records, and historical land ownership data from the first federal surveys onward.
Explore →Historical Events
Key events documented by location, from founding dates and migrations to battles, disasters, and community milestones.
Explore →Explore centuries of American history for your location
An Aubrey report searches across a wide range of historical sources and synthesises everything into one structured analysis for any US location. The free sample reports show what that looks like in practice.
Frequently asked questions
What free resources does Aubrey Research provide for US history?
Aubrey Research provides 22 free sample research reports for notable US locations, a growing library of long-form historical research articles, and access to databases covering 100,000+ National Register of Historic Places listings, 19,000+ battlefield records, 640+ verified Indigenous peoples, 191,000+ historical figures, and more. All free resources are accessible without a login.
Are these resources really free to access?
Yes. The sample reports and research articles are fully free to read, with no account or payment required. A paid Aubrey report takes things further, searching a much broader range of historical sources for your specific location and delivering the results as a structured analysis.
How do the free resources relate to paid Aubrey reports?
The free resources give you a flavour of the historical depth Aubrey draws on. A paid report goes considerably further, pulling from a wide range of sources and synthesising everything into a single multi-section research report tailored to your exact coordinates. The free sample reports show what that looks like for real US locations.