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<big>The FamilySearch Center Is Open for Regular Hours of Operation</big> | |||
== | ===Hours of Regular Operation === | ||
Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.<br> | |||
Wednesday - 9 a.m. to noon & 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | |||
Other times by appointment - '''Leave a Message with Your Number at 507.281.6641 or E-mail MN_Rochester@familyhistorymail.org''' | |||
==Center Contacts and Holiday Schedule== | '''''Hand sanitizer is provided; counter surfaces and computer keyboard & mouse are disinfected before and after use.'''''<br> | ||
===Center Contacts and Holiday Schedule=== | |||
:'''Location Map:''' [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=2300+Viola+Heights+Drive+Northeast,+Rochester,+MN&hl=en&ll=44.047715,-92.431884&spn=0.026219,0.044975&sll=42.717255,-83.392968&sspn=0.026801,0.044975&oq=2300+Viola+Heights+Drive+NE,+Rochester,+MN+&hnear=2300+Viola+Heights+Dr+NE,+Rochester,+Olmsted,+Minnesota+55906&t=m&z=15 Location Map] | :'''Location Map:''' [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=2300+Viola+Heights+Drive+Northeast,+Rochester,+MN&hl=en&ll=44.047715,-92.431884&spn=0.026219,0.044975&sll=42.717255,-83.392968&sspn=0.026801,0.044975&oq=2300+Viola+Heights+Drive+NE,+Rochester,+MN+&hnear=2300+Viola+Heights+Dr+NE,+Rochester,+Olmsted,+Minnesota+55906&t=m&z=15 Location Map] | ||
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:'''HOLIDAY SCHEDULE | :'''HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2023 - We are closed for the following:''' | ||
:::'''Independence Day: Closed the Week of July 4''' | :::'''Independence Day: Closed the Week of July 4''' | ||
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:::'''Thanksgiving and Nativity Event: Closed the Week of Nov | :::'''Thanksgiving and Nativity Event: Closed the Week of Nov 19 and the Week of Nov 26''' | ||
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:::'''Christmas and New Years: Closed the Week of Dec 25 and the Week of Jan 1 | :::'''Christmas and New Years: Closed the Week of Dec 25 and the Week of Jan 1 2024''' | ||
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:::'''Inclement Weather:''' Closed with Rochester Public Schools | :::'''Inclement Weather:''' '''Closed with Rochester Public Schools''' | ||
:::If they are closed, we are closed. If they are delayed 2 hours, so are we. | |||
=== Training & Education === | |||
=== [https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021 '''ROOTS TECH CONFERENCE - March 2 - 4, 2023'''] === | |||
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[https://youtu.be/Y230MeygKaQ '''SOURCING BASICS''']<br> | |||
'''This video is targeted at the beginning genealogist or family historian.'''<br> | |||
'''It is likely also useful to individuals who need a refresher on the "What - Why - and How" of source citation.''' | |||
== | ===Local Resources=== | ||
::[https://www.olmstedhistory.com// '''History Center of Olmsted County'''] | ::[https://www.olmstedhistory.com// '''History Center of Olmsted County'''] | ||
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== | ===Helpful LINKS=== | ||
::[http://genealogytv.org/ '''Genealogy Topics on YouTube'''] | ::[http://genealogytv.org/ '''Genealogy Topics on YouTube'''] | ||
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=== | ===Staff Research Specialties=== | ||
::'''Ancestry.com:''' regular hours or by appointment | ::'''Ancestry.com:''' regular hours or by appointment | ||
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::'''U.S. Land Records & Wills Before 1850:''' Wednesdays 9:00-12:00 or by appointment ask for Lorraine | ::'''U.S. Land Records & Wills Before 1850:''' Wednesdays 9:00-12:00 or by appointment ask for Lorraine | ||
<br> | <br>'''Volunteer at the Center''' | ||
We are always looking for volunteers who can help: | We are always looking for volunteers who can help: | ||
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The FamilySearch Center Is Open for Regular Hours of Operation
Hours of Regular Operation
Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday - 9 a.m. to noon & 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Other times by appointment - Leave a Message with Your Number at 507.281.6641 or E-mail MN_Rochester@familyhistorymail.org
Hand sanitizer is provided; counter surfaces and computer keyboard & mouse are disinfected before and after use.
Center Contacts and Holiday Schedule
- Location Map: Location Map
- Address: 2300 Viola Heights Dr., Rochester, MN 55901
- Enter through NORTHEAST doors and ring bell on wall if inner doors are locked
- HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2023 - We are closed for the following:
- Independence Day: Closed the Week of July 4
- Thanksgiving and Nativity Event: Closed the Week of Nov 19 and the Week of Nov 26
- Christmas and New Years: Closed the Week of Dec 25 and the Week of Jan 1 2024
- Inclement Weather: Closed with Rochester Public Schools
- If they are closed, we are closed. If they are delayed 2 hours, so are we.
Training & Education
ROOTS TECH CONFERENCE - March 2 - 4, 2023
SOURCING BASICS
This video is targeted at the beginning genealogist or family historian.
It is likely also useful to individuals who need a refresher on the "What - Why - and How" of source citation.
Local Resources
Helpful LINKS
Staff Research Specialties
- Ancestry.com: regular hours or by appointment
- British Isles: by appointment
- Personal Database Creation or Conversion: Wednesdays 7 to 9 p.m. or by appointment ask for Paul
- French: by appointment ask for Sharon
- German: Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment ask for Lynn
- Illinois Vital Records; Photo or book publication: by appointment ask for Tiffany
- Mennonite, Scotland, New Jersey: by appointment ask for Melissa
- Native American: by appointment ask for Valerie
- Norwegian or Swedish: by appointment ask for Andrea
- New York, New England, French Canadian: Wednesdays 7p.m. to 9 p.m. ask for Louis
- Swedish / Finnish: by appointment ask for Marjatta
- U.S. Land Records & Wills Before 1850: Wednesdays 9:00-12:00 or by appointment ask for Lorraine
Volunteer at the Center
We are always looking for volunteers who can help:
- Assist Others with Their Family History
- Staff the Center
- Teach Classes
Leave a message on our phone system if you are interested in volunteering.