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Take exit 447 for Park Springs Boulevard  
Take exit 447 for Park Springs Boulevard  


Turn North onto Park Springs Blvd <br>Turn right onto W Pleasant Ridge Rd <br>Take the 1st left onto Kelly Perkins Rd <br> Kelly Perkins Rd turns slightly left and becomes Curt Dr<br>Destination will be on the right<br>  
Turn North onto Park Springs Blvd <br>Turn right onto W Pleasant Ridge Rd <br>Take the 1st left onto Kelly Perkins Rd <br>Kelly Perkins Rd turns slightly left and becomes Curt Dr<br>Destination will be on the right<br>


=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
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*[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3809+Curt+Drive,+Arlington,+Texas+76016&hl=en&ll=32.687426,-97.168279&spn=0.022285,0.044975&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=42.766543,92.109375&vpsrc=6&hnear=3809+Curt+Dr,+Arlington,+Texas+76016&t=m&z=15 Location on Map]
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3809+Curt+Drive,+Arlington,+Texas+76016&hl=en&ll=32.687426,-97.168279&spn=0.022285,0.044975&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=42.766543,92.109375&vpsrc=6&hnear=3809+Curt+Dr,+Arlington,+Texas+76016&t=m&z=15 Location on Map]


'''Phone:'''<br>  
'''Phone: 817-446-7088'''<br>


'''Open Hours:'''<br>'''Wednesday:''' 10:00 - 2:00pm &amp; 6:00 - 9:00pm<br>'''Thursday:''' 10:00 - 2:00pm<br>'''Saturday:''' 9:00 -1:00pm<br>  
'''Open Hours:'''<br>'''Wednesday:''' 10:00 - 2:00pm &amp; 6:00 - 9:00pm<br>'''Thursday:''' 10:00 - 2:00pm<br>'''Saturday:''' 9:00 -1:00pm<br>


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=== Calendar and Events  ===
=== Calendar and Events  ===


Class Schedule  
Annual Family History FAIR
 
1 March 2013; fireside
 
2 March 2013; all day Family History Fair
 
Class Schedule:
 
Legacy Class: second Saturday of each month; 2 PM


==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
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:*[http://fhc.familysearch.org/ '''FHC Portal:'''] This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.&nbsp;  
:*[http://fhc.familysearch.org/ '''FHC Portal:'''] This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.&nbsp;  
:*<u>Family Insigh</u>t and <u>Get My Ancestors</u>
:*<u>Family Insigh</u>t: has the capability to interact with New.FamilySearch
:*<u>Get My Ancestors:</u>&nbsp; allows downloads from New.FamilySearch to your database


==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
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:*computers  
:*computers  
:*printers  
:*printers  
:*microfilm/fiche readers<br>
:*microfilm/fiche readers
:*microfilm/fiche reader printer
:*microfilm/fiche reader printer


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=== Resources in the Local Area<br> ===
=== Resources in the Local Area<br> ===


''(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)''  
''(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)''  

Revision as of 12:48, 8 March 2012

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


The Arlington Texas Family History Center is easily excessable from Interstate 20:

Take exit 447 for Park Springs Boulevard

Turn North onto Park Springs Blvd
Turn right onto W Pleasant Ridge Rd
Take the 1st left onto Kelly Perkins Rd
Kelly Perkins Rd turns slightly left and becomes Curt Dr
Destination will be on the right

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Address: 3809 Curt Drive, Arlington, Texas 76016

  • The entrance to the Family History Center is on the back side of the building.
  • Location on Map

Phone: 817-446-7088

Open Hours:
Wednesday: 10:00 - 2:00pm & 6:00 - 9:00pm
Thursday: 10:00 - 2:00pm
Saturday: 9:00 -1:00pm


Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Annual Family History FAIR

1 March 2013; fireside

2 March 2013; all day Family History Fair

Class Schedule:

Legacy Class: second Saturday of each month; 2 PM

Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]

22 April 2012; 7 PM at the Family History Center


Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

Databases and Software[edit | edit source]

  • FHC Portal: This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. 
  • Family Insight: has the capability to interact with New.FamilySearch
  • Get My Ancestors:  allows downloads from New.FamilySearch to your database

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

  • computers
  • printers
  • microfilm/fiche readers
  • microfilm/fiche reader printer

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the Mesa and Logan FHC pages for examples.)


Resources in the Local Area
[edit | edit source]

(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)


Links:  arlingtontxfhc.org[edit | edit source]


Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

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