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The Mount Vernon Virginia Family Center is located in the Franconia area of Alexandria, Virginia and in the Mount Vernon Virginia Stake Center.  We are available to help you get started with family history research and can help you view various films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog<br>  
 
 
The Mount Vernon Virginia FamilySearch Center is located in the Franconia area of Alexandria, Virginia and in the Mount Vernon Virginia Stake Center.  We are available to help you get started with family history research and can help you view various films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog<br>  


===Center Contacts and Hours===
===Center Contacts and Hours===
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'''Phone:'''  
'''Phone:'''  


*'''1-703-313-7918'''
*'''1-703-313-7918''' (We are currently experiencing technical issues with our phone.  Please use the email below to contact the FamilySearch Center)
 
'''E-mail:'''


*VA_MountVernon@familyhistorymail.org
Email: [mailto:VA_MountVernon@familyhistorymail.org VA_MountVernon@familyhistorymail.org]


'''Open Hours:  '''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lIMy-puHsXqWcX6NfPqHwcM9piVT-yyeS92i3ACANn4/edit?usp=sharing View calendar]  
'''Open Hours:  '''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BODkUEz1CNa9SIzWDn3qT9ruj92JAFE_m3vtQs7_AwA/edit?usp=sharing View calendar]


*'''We are opening our doors again! However we will have more limited hours and may be adjusting our hours according to our volunteers' availability and in response to needs and changes in the environment.  Please visit this page often for updates and confirm the hours on the calendar above prior to traveling to the Family History Center.'''
Please visit this page often for updates.  '''Please confirm the hours on the calendar above prior to traveling to the FamilySearch Center.'''


*'''Sundays 3-5 pm'''
*'''Sundays 3-5 pm'''
*'''Thursdays 7-9 pm'''
*'''Thursdays 7-9 pm'''
*'''Saturdays 10am-12pm'''
*'''Some Saturdays 10am-12pm'''


In accordance with CDC guidance, wearing a mask is requested by those not fully vaccinated.  If you are not comfortable coming into the Family history center and need virtual assistance, please email the address listed above.
If you are not comfortable coming into the FamilySearch Center and need virtual assistance, please email the address listed above.


'''Holiday Schedule and Closings:'''  
'''Holiday Schedule and Closings:'''  
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====Collections====
====Collections====


Our Family History center provides access to relevant technology, premium subscription services, and digital records, including restricted content not available at home.  
Our FamilySearch Center provides access to relevant technology, premium subscription services, and digital records, including restricted content not available at home.  


====Databases and Software====
====Databases and Software====


:'''''The Family History Center Portal Service is currently unavailable for needed maintenance and upgrades (2 June 2021). It is anticipated this will take up to 90 days to complete. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.'''''
:'''''The FamilySearch Center Portal Service has completed its maintenance and upgrades! This resource can now be used at the FamilySearch Center.'''''
:*'''[[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. This includes Ancestry.com, FindMyPast, MyHeritage, Fold3, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, Alexander Street Press (Civil War databases), Proquest Obituaries, Kinpoint Premium, and Puzzilla.org.
:*'''[[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. This includes Ancestry.com, Findmypast, MyHeritage, Fold3, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, Alexander Street Press (Civil War databases), Proquest Obituaries, Kinpoint Premium, and Puzzilla.org.


====Hardware and Equipment====
====Hardware and Equipment====


:*The center has several microfilm readers, one of which is connected to a computer that will allow you to scan the records and save them to a flash drive.  There are six computers with internet access that you can use to do research.
:*The center has several microfilm readers, one of which is connected to a computer that will allow you to scan the records and save them to a flash drive.  There are three computers with internet access that you can use to do research.


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===Links===
===Links===
Other Family History Centers in the area:
Other FamilySearch Centers in the area:


*[[Annandale Virginia Family History Center]] 3900 Howard St, Annandale VA 22003
*[[Annandale Virginia FamilySearch Center]] 3900 Howard St, Annandale VA 22003
*[[McLean Virginia Family History Center]] 2034 Great Falls St, Falls Church VA 22043
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search?qp=McLean%2C+Virginia%2C+United+States&lat=38.934289&lng=-77.177633&r=25 McLean Virginia FamilySearch Center] 2034 Great Falls St, Falls Church VA 22043
*[[Washington DC Family History Center]] 10000 Stoneybrook Dr Kensington MD 20895
*[[Washington DC FamilySearch Center]] 10000 Stoneybrook Dr Kensington MD 20895
*[[Woodbridge Virginia Family History Center]] 3000 Dale Boulevard, Dale City VA 22193
*[[Woodbridge Virginia FamilySearch Center]] 3000 Dale Boulevard, Dale City VA 22193


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If you are interested in volunteering at the center, please contact the temple and family history consultant - center at VA_MountVernon@familyhistorymail.org.
If you are interested in volunteering at the center, please contact the temple and family history consultant - center at VA_MountVernon@familyhistorymail.org.


[[Category:District of Columbia Family History Centers]]
[[Category:District of Columbia FamilySearch Centers]]

Latest revision as of 11:37, 4 May 2024

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



The Mount Vernon Virginia FamilySearch Center is located in the Franconia area of Alexandria, Virginia and in the Mount Vernon Virginia Stake Center. We are available to help you get started with family history research and can help you view various films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog

Center Contacts and Hours

Address:

  • 6219 Villa St Alexandria VA 22310-1725 United States (entrance on the south side of the building)

Location Map:

Phone:

  • 1-703-313-7918 (We are currently experiencing technical issues with our phone. Please use the email below to contact the FamilySearch Center)

Email: VA_MountVernon@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours: View calendar

Please visit this page often for updates. Please confirm the hours on the calendar above prior to traveling to the FamilySearch Center.

  • Sundays 3-5 pm
  • Thursdays 7-9 pm
  • Some Saturdays 10am-12pm

If you are not comfortable coming into the FamilySearch Center and need virtual assistance, please email the address listed above.

Holiday Schedule and Closings:

Closed all major holidays

The center is closed when the Fairfax County Schools are closed for inclement weather.


Calendar and Events

Upcoming Events

Class Schedule

Staff Training Meetings


Center Resources

Collections

Our FamilySearch Center provides access to relevant technology, premium subscription services, and digital records, including restricted content not available at home.

Databases and Software

The FamilySearch Center Portal Service has completed its maintenance and upgrades! This resource can now be used at the FamilySearch Center.
  • 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. This includes Ancestry.com, Findmypast, MyHeritage, Fold3, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, Alexander Street Press (Civil War databases), Proquest Obituaries, Kinpoint Premium, and Puzzilla.org.

Hardware and Equipment

  • The center has several microfilm readers, one of which is connected to a computer that will allow you to scan the records and save them to a flash drive. There are three computers with internet access that you can use to do research.

Center Services

Staff Research Specialties


Resources in the Local Area


Links

Other FamilySearch Centers in the area:


Volunteer at the Center

If you are interested in volunteering at the center, please contact the temple and family history consultant - center at VA_MountVernon@familyhistorymail.org.