Manitowoc Wisconsin FamilySearch Center

FamilySearch This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.


The Manitowoc Wisconsin FamilySearch Center is open to the public, and offers access to free online resources, microfilms, and hard-copy genealogical materials.

Our staff can provide you with one-on-one assistance to guide you through the use of our resources.

Center Contacts and Hours

Location Map:

Address:

  • 4105 Michigan Ave Manitowoc WI 54220 United States
  • Language: English

Phone:

  • 1-254-338-5957
  • 920-652-0869

E-mail: wi_manitowoc@familyhistorymail.org

Hours:

  • Tuesday: 12:00 - 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:45 to 8:30 PM

For appointments, please contact the staff during our open hours at 254-338-5957.

  • We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather.  

Closed all major holidays

  • Holiday Schedule: We are closed Thanksgiving Week,
  • Christmas Week and New Years Week and other major holidays. 
  • We are also closed when the Manitowoc Area School District is closed due to inclement weather.

Please call for information about unexpected alterations to our normal operation hours or check winter's contingencies: https://weather.com/maps/severealerts


Calendar and Events

MWFHC Calendar

Events

Calendar ID: familyhistorymail.org_ds385kmnli86kf2q3dmhkvg7jg@group.calendar.google.com


Center Resources

Collections

FamilySearch Catalog

Databases and Software

  • FamilySearch Center Portal This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

Hardware and Equipment

  • 4 computers , a microfilm/microfiche reader, printer/scanner.

Center Services

Staff Research Specialties

  • German, Norwegian & Swedish

Resources in the Local Area


Links

  • Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.



Volunteer at the Center