Designed as part of a series of four local history collections presented by the National Digital Library Program as a component of the American Memory archive, this rather unique collection draws its attention to the Chesapeake Bay region and Washington, D.C. All told, visitors can peruse over 139 books that detail the history, geography, and cultural milieu of this region. First-time users can check out the "About the Collection" to get their bearings, and then should wade into the rich digital waters of this site. One might get their feet wet by reading the "Reminiscences of Georgetown, D.C." by T. B. Balch to obtain one person's memories of this area in the mid-19th century. For another perspective on the region, visitors can read through the 1909 publication "Work of the Colored law and order league", written by one James H.N. Waring. After that, visitors should feel welcome to browse through the remaining titles by subject index, author index, or keyword.