Community Resources

Resources & Archives

Explore our collection of historical archives, genealogy tools, educational materials, and community services designed to preserve and share Highway Park's heritage.

Historical Archives

Access digitized documents, photographs, and records from Highway Park's rich history.

  • Oral History Collection
    500+ interviews
  • Historical Photographs
    2,000+ photos
  • Community Documents
    350+ documents
  • Newspaper Archives
    1947-Present

Genealogy Resources

Tools and records to help you trace your family roots in Highway Park.

  • Family Tree Database
    12 founding families
  • Census Records
    1950-2020
  • Birth & Marriage Records
    1947-Present
  • Cemetery Records
    1,200+ entries

Educational Materials

Curriculum guides, lesson plans, and educational content about our community.

  • K-12 Curriculum Guide
    All grades
  • Documentary Films
    8 films
  • Interactive Timeline
    75+ years
  • Study Guides
    15 topics

Community Services

Information about local services, programs, and support available to residents.

  • Senior Services Directory
    25+ services
  • Youth Programs
    18 programs
  • Health Resources
    12 providers
  • Housing Assistance
    8 programs

Featured Publications

Books and publications documenting Highway Park's history and culture

Highway Park: A Community's Journey

Highway Park: A Community's Journey

By Prof. Harriet Thompson • 1995

The definitive history of Highway Park from its founding to the present day.

Voices of the Elders

Voices of the Elders

By Highway Park Historical Society • 2010

A collection of oral histories from the community's founding generation.

Building Our Own

Building Our Own

By Marcus Johnson Jr. • 2005

The story of Black entrepreneurship and economic development in Highway Park.

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