Archiving & Digitization

Historical records related to St. Maarten, including records connected to slavery and colonialism, are spread across different institutions and islands. Many important documents are held outside St. Maarten, particularly in Curaçao and the Netherlands. This makes it difficult for residents, students, researchers, and families to know what records exist or gain easy access to them.

This project will inventory, digitize and improve access to archival material related to St. Maarten. The project will also include community participation, training local professionals, and the development of public digital access to historical documents and related information.