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*'''Monday: '''Closed to general public; open for African-American Special Interest Group | *'''Monday: '''Closed to general public; open for African-American Special Interest Group | ||
*'''Tuesday: '''9:30am-4:30pm and 7:00pm-9: | *'''Tuesday: '''9:30am-4:30pm and 7:00pm-9:00pm | ||
*'''Wednesday: '''9:30am-4:30pm and 7:00pm-9: | *'''Wednesday: '''9:30am-4:30pm and 7:00pm-9:00pm | ||
*'''Thursday: '''9:30am-4:30pm and 7:00pm-9: | *'''Thursday: '''9:30am-4:30pm and 7:00pm-9:00pm | ||
*'''Friday: '''9:30am-1:00pm | *'''Friday: '''9:30am-1:00pm | ||
*'''Saturday:''' : | *'''Saturday:''' :930am–4:30pm | ||
*'''Sunday: '''Closed | *'''Sunday: '''Closed | ||
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=== Calendar and Events === | === Calendar and Events === | ||
Classes are held at the Washington DC Family History Center, monthly on the 3rd Saturday at | Classes are held at the Washington DC Family History Center, monthly on the 3rd Saturday at 10:00 a.m. | ||
10000 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington, MD 20895 | 10000 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington, MD 20895. Please call for schedule. | ||
Annual Conference, free - 1st Saturday in May | Annual Conference, free - 1st Saturday in May | ||
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==== Collections ==== | ==== Collections ==== | ||
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog: '''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog. | :*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog: '''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog. '''Patrons' Microfiche Collection''' -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information. '''Indefinite Film Collection''' -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc. '''Book Collection:''' -- Shelved by Locality, Subject, or Family Name. Books for each state in the U.S. are arranged alphabetically; each state has a binder containing a Research Outline and other materials. There are books on immigration, church records, census, military, and foreign countries; maps and atlases. | ||
==== Additional Resources ==== | ==== Additional Resources ==== | ||
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'''African-American''': Focus on all aspects of African-American research. Group meets every Monday at 9:30 a.m. | '''African-American''': Focus on all aspects of African-American research. Group meets every Monday at 9:30 a.m. | ||
'''DNA''': DNA in genealogy research is escalating in importance. This group is led by Jim Bartlett, who describes the various tests and explains how they may benefit your research. Group meets on 2nd & 4th Wednesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. | '''Beginning Genealogy''': Personal assistance for the new researcher provided by Lorraine Minor. Group meets every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. | ||
'''DNA''': DNA in genealogy research is escalating in importance. This group is led by Jim Bartlett, who describes the various tests and explains how they may benefit your research. Group meets on 2nd & 4th Wednesday evenings, 7:00 p.m.; please call as schedule may vary. | |||
'''Eastern European:''' Focus on research and resources in Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Slovenia, Ukraine, and Belarus. Lecture and computer research assistance. Group meets monthly on the | '''Eastern European:''' Focus on research and resources in Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Slovenia, Ukraine, and Belarus. Lecture and computer research assistance. Group meets monthly on the 3rd Saturday at noon; please call as schedule may vary. | ||
'''Irish''': Focus on research in both Ireland and in the U.S. Group meets the 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. | '''Irish''': Focus on research in both Ireland and in the U.S. Group meets the 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. | ||