The Portage District Library's Heritage Room is a repository of historical information pertaining to the City of Portage and surrounding communities.  It is also home to an ever-growing number of genealogical reference materials.

If you need help, our local historian is available to assist you.  This page has many interesting and helpful features, including historical photographs of the area, several online guides to help you start your research, and a short history of Portage and the library.