April 2026.
Expeditie Suriname van Juli tot December 1900
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
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ARUBA
Coleccion Aruba is the portal for the documentary and audiovisual heritage of Aruba. Through the Aruba Collection, historical documents, videos and documents from the Aruba National Archive are digitally accessible.
MUSEO ARQUEOLOGICO NACIONAL ARUBA
The National Archaeological Museum Aruba celebrates more than 3500 years of Aruban culture. The museum tells the story of the first inhabitants of the island in an interactive and exciting manner.
Furthermore, it highlights the island’s rich historical period, including the impressive history of the Ecury family who lived in the beautifully restored historical building complex where the MANA is housed. The museum’s objective is to educate, motivate and inspire visitors to actively learn, preserve, and respect Aruba’s heritage.
PLANTAGE ZORG EN HOOP
Plantage Zorg en Hoop conducts architectural historical research in the Netherlands, the Dutch Caribbean islands, Suriname, and Indonesia.
The activities encompass the inventorying, description, and nomination of monuments, monumental ensembles, and valuable village and cityscapes. Burial monuments, historic residential and church interiors, and hydraulic engineering works also fall within our research area.
In many cases, the results of our research lead to lectures and publications, such as our books 'Bouwen op de Wind, Architectuur en Cultuur van Aruba' and 'Architectuur en bouwcultuur in Suriname'. See the 'Publications' link on this website.
Drafting visual quality plans, order and cultural-historical value maps, and policy documents regarding heritage is also among the tasks of Plantage Zorg en Hoop.
THE BAHAMAS
The purpose of The Bahamas Genealogy Group is to promote, preserve and share quality Bahamian genealogical information with its members. We accomplish this through the open and constructive exchange of information on Bahamian genealogy and history. We make it a comfortable place to ask questions and offer comments by respecting all members. With this in mind and with your help, we will have the best possible genealogy site ever.
BARBADOS
THE MONUMENTAL ARCHIVE PROJECT | THE BARBADOS COLLECTIONS
These records were created through fieldwork in Barbados in 2014 and 2015, as part of doctoral research completed in the Archaeology Department at the University of York and with the permission of the Anglican Diocese of Barbados. Archival records of monument inscriptions were also incorporated, originally accessed at the Barbados Museum and Historical Society.
All of the monuments inside of and surrounding 16 Anglican churches in Barbados were recorded, alongside those at plantations. The entire record of monuments (including photos) is open to search and to download for free (for non-commercial use). For more information on the sites currently included in the records, see below.
VILLON FILMS | BARBADOS
Peter Davis began producing and distributing award-winning socio-political documentary films and photography independently in 1962. He founded Villon Films in 1970.
With a strong focus on socio-political documentary, the Villon collection spans such issues as government, history, ecology, culture, health and science, biography, and the apartheid period of South African history, among others. We have over 400 film titles and c.5,000 still images in the archive. Many more are offline.
BELIZE
Peter Davis began producing and distributing award-winning socio-political documentary films and photography independently in 1962. He founded Villon Films in 1970.
With a strong focus on socio-political documentary, the Villon collection spans such issues as government, history, ecology, culture, health and science, biography, and the apartheid period of South African history, among others. We have over 400 film titles and c.5,000 still images in the archive. Many more are offline.
BONAIRE
Documents, publications and audiovisual materials about the island of Bonaire. Part of Coleccion Aruba.
Coleccion Aruba is the portal for the documentary and audiovisual heritage of Aruba. Through the Aruba Collection, historical documents, videos and documents from the Aruba National Archive are digitally accessible.
PLANTAGE ZORG EN HOOP
Plantage Zorg en Hoop conducts architectural historical research in the Netherlands, the Dutch Caribbean islands, Suriname, and Indonesia.
The activities encompass the inventorying, description, and nomination of monuments, monumental ensembles, and valuable village and cityscapes. Burial monuments, historic residential and church interiors, and hydraulic engineering works also fall within our research area.
In many cases, the results of our research lead to lectures and publications, such as our books 'Bouwen op de Wind, Architectuur en Cultuur van Aruba' and 'Architectuur en bouwcultuur in Suriname'. See the 'Publications' link on this website.
Drafting visual quality plans, order and cultural-historical value maps, and policy documents regarding heritage is also among the tasks of Plantage Zorg en Hoop.
CARIBBEAN CHINESE GENEALOGY
SNESIE | A PORTRAIT SERIES OF A SURINAMESE-CHINESE HISTORY
Met een verzameling van elf persoonlijke verhalen is in de zomer van 2023 de expositie Snesie tot stand gekomen in de Centrale Bibliotheek Rotterdam. De expositie reist naar verschillende locaties en verzamelt bij elke locatie steeds weer nieuwe verhalen.
De portretten in Snesie worden ondersteund door foto’s uit familiealbums, historische- en archieffoto’s. Ze verbinden het verleden met het heden en de persoonlijke verhalen tegen de achtergrond en de echo van koloniale expansie.
With a collection of eleven personal stories, the exhibition Snesie came into being in the Central Library Rotterdam in the summer of 2023. The exhibition travels to various locations, collecting new stories at each location.
The portraits in Snesie are supported by photos from family albums, historical and archival photographs. They connect the past with the present and the personal stories against the backdrop and echo of colonial expansion.
EXPLORE ALL RESEARCH RESOURCES FOR CARIBBEAN CHINESE GENEALOGY >>>
CARIBBEAN DIASPORA
This is a bilingual website to re-unite the grown children of "Operation Pedro Pan"; those 15,000+ Cuban children who arrived in the US between December of 1960 and October of 1962 with Visa waivers in the Unaccompanied Children's Program fostered by the Catholic Social Service Bureau and the US Government; whether passing through Camp Matecumbe or any other temporary centers such as the ones in Florida City, Kendall, Opa-Locka, St. Raphael's, Whitehall, Casa Ferré, Casa Carrión, etc., or went directly with family or to foster homes.
CUBA
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VETERANS OF CAMP MATECUMBE
This is a bilingual website to re-unite the grown children of "Operation Pedro Pan"; those 15,000+ Cuban children who arrived in the US between December of 1960 and October of 1962 with Visa waivers in the Unaccompanied Children's Program fostered by the Catholic Social Service Bureau and the US Government; whether passing through Camp Matecumbe or any other temporary centers such as the ones in Florida City, Kendall, Opa-Locka, St. Raphael's, Whitehall, Casa Ferré, Casa Carrión, etc., or went directly with family or to foster homes.
VILLON FILMS | CUBA
Peter Davis began producing and distributing award-winning socio-political documentary films and photography independently in 1962. He founded Villon Films in 1970.
With a strong focus on socio-political documentary, the Villon collection spans such issues as government, history, ecology, culture, health and science, biography, and the apartheid period of South African history, among others. We have over 400 film titles and c.5,000 still images in the archive. Many more are offline.
CURAÇAO
Documents, publications and audiovisual materials about the island of Curacao. Part of Coleccion Aruba.
Coleccion Aruba is the portal for the documentary and audiovisual heritage of Aruba. Through the Aruba Collection, historical documents, videos and documents from the Aruba National Archive are digitally accessible.
OLDNEWS | MYHERITAGE ($)
OldNews.com is the best website for exploring historical newspapers from around the world. It is brought to you by MyHeritage, the leading global platform for discovering, preserving, and sharing family history. Discover the stories behind the headlines in a treasure trove of newspapers, and gain insight into your ancestors' personal journeys against the backdrop of history's defining moments. Learn about the people and events that shaped our lives today across millions of historical newspaper pages. More content is added to OldNews.com every month.
PLANTAGE ZORG EN HOOP
Plantage Zorg en Hoop conducts architectural historical research in the Netherlands, the Dutch Caribbean islands, Suriname, and Indonesia.
The activities encompass the inventorying, description, and nomination of monuments, monumental ensembles, and valuable village and cityscapes. Burial monuments, historic residential and church interiors, and hydraulic engineering works also fall within our research area.
In many cases, the results of our research lead to lectures and publications, such as our books 'Bouwen op de Wind, Architectuur en Cultuur van Aruba' and 'Architectuur en bouwcultuur in Suriname'. See the 'Publications' link on this website.
Drafting visual quality plans, order and cultural-historical value maps, and policy documents regarding heritage is also among the tasks of Plantage Zorg en Hoop.
CAYMAN ISLANDS
The Compass Archives is a living chronicle of the Cayman Islands - a carefully preserved record of the people, politics and events that have shaped our nation since the 1960s. The project was made possible thanks to Compass Media parent company Dart, and the Kenneth B. Dart Foundation.
TIMEBACK | CAYMAN COMPASS ARCHIVE
TimeBack is an opportunity to remember and relive Cayman’s past. Compass Media and Dart have scanned negatives of more than 300,000 photographs from the Cayman Compass archive. A dedicated team of amateur historians, journalists, artists and civic-minded Caymanians are reviewing the collection.
Each month 100 of their selections will be shared with the community in our galleries. All are invited to share their Cayman story by registering and providing history and observations and around the images.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
OldNews.com is the best website for exploring historical newspapers from around the world. It is brought to you by MyHeritage, the leading global platform for discovering, preserving, and sharing family history. Discover the stories behind the headlines in a treasure trove of newspapers, and gain insight into your ancestors' personal journeys against the backdrop of history's defining moments. Learn about the people and events that shaped our lives today across millions of historical newspaper pages. More content is added to OldNews.com every month.
VILLON FILMS | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Peter Davis began producing and distributing award-winning socio-political documentary films and photography independently in 1962. He founded Villon Films in 1970.
With a strong focus on socio-political documentary, the Villon collection spans such issues as government, history, ecology, culture, health and science, biography, and the apartheid period of South African history, among others. We have over 400 film titles and c.5,000 still images in the archive. Many more are offline.
EXPLORE ALL RESEARCH RESOURCES FOR THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC >>>
GUYANA
NEWSPAPER COLLECTION | NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF GUYANA
A concise historical overview traces Guyana’s newspaper press from its 1793 colonial origins—when publications primarily served planter interests—through the post‑emancipation rise of ethnic and political papers that nurtured identity and resistance. In the mid‑20th century, nationalist titles such as Thunder and Mirror openly challenged colonial rule; after independence, the media confronted censorship and state control. The 1980s–1990s were especially turbulent; however, newsprint persisted, and today digital outlets like Kaieteur News and Guyana Times carry forward the tradition amid ongoing concerns about media independence.
HAITI
OldNews.com is the best website for exploring historical newspapers from around the world. It is brought to you by MyHeritage, the leading global platform for discovering, preserving, and sharing family history. Discover the stories behind the headlines in a treasure trove of newspapers, and gain insight into your ancestors' personal journeys against the backdrop of history's defining moments. Learn about the people and events that shaped our lives today across millions of historical newspaper pages. More content is added to OldNews.com every month.
JAMAICA
Peter Davis began producing and distributing award-winning socio-political documentary films and photography independently in 1962. He founded Villon Films in 1970.
With a strong focus on socio-political documentary, the Villon collection spans such issues as government, history, ecology, culture, health and science, biography, and the apartheid period of South African history, among others. We have over 400 film titles and c.5,000 still images in the archive. Many more are offline.
PANAMA
THE CANAL ZONE DOCUMENTARY | FACEBOOK
We are making a documentary on the residents of the Panama Canal Zone, the Zonians.
VILLON FILMS | PANAMA
Peter Davis began producing and distributing award-winning socio-political documentary films and photography independently in 1962. He founded Villon Films in 1970.
With a strong focus on socio-political documentary, the Villon collection spans such issues as government, history, ecology, culture, health and science, biography, and the apartheid period of South African history, among others. We have over 400 film titles and c.5,000 still images in the archive. Many more are offline.
PUERTO RICO
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SABA
Documents, publications and audiovisual materials about the island of Saba (Dutch Caribbean). Part of Coleccion Aruba.
Coleccion Aruba is the portal for the documentary and audiovisual heritage of Aruba. Through the Aruba Collection, historical documents, videos and documents from the Aruba National Archive are digitally accessible.
PLANTAGE ZORG EN HOOP
Plantage Zorg en Hoop conducts architectural historical research in the Netherlands, the Dutch Caribbean islands, Suriname, and Indonesia.
The activities encompass the inventorying, description, and nomination of monuments, monumental ensembles, and valuable village and cityscapes. Burial monuments, historic residential and church interiors, and hydraulic engineering works also fall within our research area.
In many cases, the results of our research lead to lectures and publications, such as our books 'Bouwen op de Wind, Architectuur en Cultuur van Aruba' and 'Architectuur en bouwcultuur in Suriname'. See the 'Publications' link on this website.
Drafting visual quality plans, order and cultural-historical value maps, and policy documents regarding heritage is also among the tasks of Plantage Zorg en Hoop.
SAINT CROIX
OldNews.com is the best website for exploring historical newspapers from around the world. It is brought to you by MyHeritage, the leading global platform for discovering, preserving, and sharing family history. Discover the stories behind the headlines in a treasure trove of newspapers, and gain insight into your ancestors' personal journeys against the backdrop of history's defining moments. Learn about the people and events that shaped our lives today across millions of historical newspaper pages. More content is added to OldNews.com every month.
SAINT JOHN
OldNews.com is the best website for exploring historical newspapers from around the world. It is brought to you by MyHeritage, the leading global platform for discovering, preserving, and sharing family history. Discover the stories behind the headlines in a treasure trove of newspapers, and gain insight into your ancestors' personal journeys against the backdrop of history's defining moments. Learn about the people and events that shaped our lives today across millions of historical newspaper pages. More content is added to OldNews.com every month.
SAINT LUCIA
OldNews.com is the best website for exploring historical newspapers from around the world. It is brought to you by MyHeritage, the leading global platform for discovering, preserving, and sharing family history. Discover the stories behind the headlines in a treasure trove of newspapers, and gain insight into your ancestors' personal journeys against the backdrop of history's defining moments. Learn about the people and events that shaped our lives today across millions of historical newspaper pages. More content is added to OldNews.com every month.
SAINT MARTIN
Documents, publications and audiovisual materials about the island nation of St. Maarten/St. Martin (Dutch Caribbean). Part of Coleccion Aruba.
Coleccion Aruba is the portal for the documentary and audiovisual heritage of Aruba. Through the Aruba Collection, historical documents, videos and documents from the Aruba National Archive are digitally accessible.
SAINT THOMAS
OldNews.com is the best website for exploring historical newspapers from around the world. It is brought to you by MyHeritage, the leading global platform for discovering, preserving, and sharing family history. Discover the stories behind the headlines in a treasure trove of newspapers, and gain insight into your ancestors' personal journeys against the backdrop of history's defining moments. Learn about the people and events that shaped our lives today across millions of historical newspaper pages. More content is added to OldNews.com every month.
SINT EUSTATIUS
COLECCION ARUBA | SINT EUSTATIUS
Documents, publications and audiovisual materials about the island of St. Eustatius (Statia; Dutch Caribbean). Part of Coleccion Aruba.
Coleccion Aruba is the portal for the documentary and audiovisual heritage of Aruba. Through the Aruba Collection, historical documents, videos and documents from the Aruba National Archive are digitally accessible.
PLANTAGE ZORG EN HOOP
Plantage Zorg en Hoop conducts architectural historical research in the Netherlands, the Dutch Caribbean islands, Suriname, and Indonesia.
The activities encompass the inventorying, description, and nomination of monuments, monumental ensembles, and valuable village and cityscapes. Burial monuments, historic residential and church interiors, and hydraulic engineering works also fall within our research area.
In many cases, the results of our research lead to lectures and publications, such as our books 'Bouwen op de Wind, Architectuur en Cultuur van Aruba' and 'Architectuur en bouwcultuur in Suriname'. See the 'Publications' link on this website.
Drafting visual quality plans, order and cultural-historical value maps, and policy documents regarding heritage is also among the tasks of Plantage Zorg en Hoop.
SINT MAARTEN
COLECCION ARUBA | SINT MAARTEN
Documents, publications and audiovisual materials about the island nation of St. Maarten/St. Martin (Dutch Caribbean). Part of Coleccion Aruba.
Coleccion Aruba is the portal for the documentary and audiovisual heritage of Aruba. Through the Aruba Collection, historical documents, videos and documents from the Aruba National Archive are digitally accessible.
PLANTAGE ZORG EN HOOP
Plantage Zorg en Hoop conducts architectural historical research in the Netherlands, the Dutch Caribbean islands, Suriname, and Indonesia.
The activities encompass the inventorying, description, and nomination of monuments, monumental ensembles, and valuable village and cityscapes. Burial monuments, historic residential and church interiors, and hydraulic engineering works also fall within our research area.
In many cases, the results of our research lead to lectures and publications, such as our books 'Bouwen op de Wind, Architectuur en Cultuur van Aruba' and 'Architectuur en bouwcultuur in Suriname'. See the 'Publications' link on this website.
Drafting visual quality plans, order and cultural-historical value maps, and policy documents regarding heritage is also among the tasks of Plantage Zorg en Hoop.
SURINAME
Plantage Zorg en Hoop conducts architectural historical research in the Netherlands, the Dutch Caribbean islands, Suriname, and Indonesia.
The activities encompass the inventorying, description, and nomination of monuments, monumental ensembles, and valuable village and cityscapes. Burial monuments, historic residential and church interiors, and hydraulic engineering works also fall within our research area.
In many cases, the results of our research lead to lectures and publications, such as our books 'Bouwen op de Wind, Architectuur en Cultuur van Aruba' and 'Architectuur en bouwcultuur in Suriname'. See the 'Publications' link on this website.
Drafting visual quality plans, order and cultural-historical value maps, and policy documents regarding heritage is also among the tasks of Plantage Zorg en Hoop.
SNESIE | A PORTRAIT SERIES OF A SURINAMESE-CHINESE HISTORY
Met een verzameling van elf persoonlijke verhalen is in de zomer van 2023 de expositie Snesie tot stand gekomen in de Centrale Bibliotheek Rotterdam. De expositie reist naar verschillende locaties en verzamelt bij elke locatie steeds weer nieuwe verhalen.
De portretten in Snesie worden ondersteund door foto’s uit familiealbums, historische- en archieffoto’s. Ze verbinden het verleden met het heden en de persoonlijke verhalen tegen de achtergrond en de echo van koloniale expansie.
With a collection of eleven personal stories, the exhibition Snesie came into being in the Central Library Rotterdam in the summer of 2023. The exhibition travels to various locations, collecting new stories at each location.
The portraits in Snesie are supported by photos from family albums, historical and archival photographs. They connect the past with the present and the personal stories against the backdrop and echo of colonial expansion.
SURINAME MUSEUM
Het Suriname Museum versterkt de kennis en het begrip van de band tussen Suriname en Nederland. Dit doen we door op een doordachte, onderscheidende wijze, laagdrempelig de unieke Surinaamse cultuur voor een breed publiek toegankelijk te maken. Naast visualisatie van het koloniaal verleden wordt aandacht besteed aan actuele trends en hedendaagse ontwikkelingen. Het museum wil uitgroeien tot een innovatief Nederlands platform voor gesprekken, kunstexposities, theater, muziek, cultuur, kennisdeling, vermaak en debat over alle onderwerpen die betrekking hebben op de relaties tussen Nederland en Suriname en de in Nederland wonende mensen van Surinaamse afkomst.
The Suriname Museum strengthens knowledge and understanding of the bond between Suriname and the Netherlands. We do this by making the unique Surinamese culture accessible to a broad audience in a thoughtful, distinctive, and approachable manner. In addition to visualizing the colonial past, attention is paid to current trends and contemporary developments. The museum aims to grow into an innovative Dutch platform for conversations, art exhibitions, theater, music, culture, knowledge sharing, entertainment, and debate on all topics related to the relations between the Netherlands and Suriname, and to people of Surinamese descent living in the Netherlands.
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