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<big>Washington DC FamilySearch Center</big>
 
<big>'''Washington DC FamilySearch Center'''</big>


<big>10000 Stoneybrook Drive</big>
<big>10000 Stoneybrook Drive</big>
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<big>Saturday..................................................10:00 am - 4:00 pm</big>
<big>Saturday..................................................10:00 am - 4:00 pm</big>




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<big>''If it is a Saturday, please call before leaving your home:  301-587-0042''</big>
<big>''If it is a Saturday, please call before leaving your home:  301-587-0042''</big>
== <big>Generations Newsletter</big> ==
== <big>Generations Newsletter</big> ==




<big>Subscribe to our monthly Generations Newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox in the first week of every month. Stay updated with timely information on activities and events at our FamilySearch Center, along with valuable research tips and links. To subscribe, simply email us at: wdcfhc@gmail.com.</big>
<big>Subscribe to our monthly Generations Newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox in the first week of every month. Stay updated with timely information on activities and events at our FamilySearch Center, along with valuable research tips and links. To subscribe, simply email us at: wdcfhc@gmail.com.</big>


<big>You can find past editions of Generations in the archived section accessible [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/dwgz2rj9sosszqhtc6bd4/Generations-Archived-Newsletters.docx?rlkey=xh146mjihokda0w4fdzesfq0d&dl=0 here].</big>
<big>You can find past editions of Generations in the archived section accessible [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/dwgz2rj9sosszqhtc6bd4/Generations-Archived-Newsletters.docx?rlkey=xh146mjihokda0w4fdzesfq0d&dl=0 here].</big>
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<big>Bring your laptop or Chromebook to access the Premium FamilySearch Portal while connected to the free FamilySearch Center Wifi.</big>  
 
<big>Bring your own laptop to access the Premium FamilySearch Portal while connected to the free FamilySearch Center Wifi.</big>  


<big>There are 16 computers available, with 4 equipped with dual monitors.</big>
<big>There are 16 computers available, with 4 equipped with dual monitors.</big>
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==[[FamilySearch Center Portal|<big>'''FamilySearch Center Portal'''</big>]]==
==[[FamilySearch Center Portal|<big>'''FamilySearch Center Portal'''</big>]]==


* <big>Access Newspaper Archives</big>
* <big>Ancestry Library Edition</big>
* <big>ArkivDigital Online (Swedish)</big>
* <big>MyHeritage.com</big>
* <big>FindMyPast</big>
* <big>Fold3</big>
* <big>19th Century British Library Newspapers</big>
* <big>Puzzilla</big>
* <big>Historic Map Works Library Edition</big>
* <big>The Genealogist</big>
* <big>Alexander Street Press, American Civil War</big>
* <big>Paper Trail</big>


<big>Access Newspaper Archives</big>
== <big>'''Research Specialists'''</big> ==
 
<big>Ancestry Library Edition</big>
 
<big>ArkivDigital Online (Swedish)</big>
 
<big>MyHeritage.com</big>
 
<big>FindMyPast</big>
 
<big>Fold3</big>
 
<big>19th Century British Library Newspapers</big>
 
<big>Puzzilla</big>
 
<big>Historic Map Works Library Edition</big>
 
<big>The Genealogist</big>
 
<big>Alexander Street Press, American Civil War</big>
 
<big>Paper Trail</big>
 
 
<big>'''<u>Research Specialists</u>'''</big>
<big>Volunteer specialists are available to assist patrons in a variety of areas of research within the U.S. and internationally. Several of our volunteers are members of APG (Association of Professional Genealogists). If you have a specific research need, please contact us to determine how we can be of help.</big>


<big>Dedicated volunteers with expertise in various areas of U.S. and international research are ready to assist patrons. Some of our volunteers are affiliated with the APG (Association of Professional Genealogists). If you have a specific research requirement, feel free to reach out to us, and we'll be happy to explore how we can assist you.</big>
<big>Dedicated volunteers with expertise in various areas of U.S. and international research are ready to assist patrons. Some of our volunteers are affiliated with the APG (Association of Professional Genealogists). If you have a specific research requirement, feel free to reach out to us, and we'll be happy to explore how we can assist you.</big>


==<big>'''<u>Special Interest Groups</u>'''</big>==
==<big>'''Special Interest Groups'''</big>==
 
 


<big>'''African-American Special Interest Group'''</big>
<big>'''African-American Special Interest Group'''</big>
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*[https://os.dc.gov/service/district-columbia-archives <big>District of Columbia Archives</big>]
*[https://os.dc.gov/service/district-columbia-archives <big>District of Columbia Archives</big>]
*<big>See also the [[District of Columbia Archives and Libraries]] FamilySearch Wiki page.</big><br>
*<big>See also the [[District of Columbia Archives and Libraries]] FamilySearch Wiki page.</big><br>
<big>Engaging in volunteer work at the Washington DC FamilySearch Center offers a wonderful opportunity to contribute to your community, acquire new skills, and enhance your understanding of genealogy and family history.</big>
<big>If you are interested in Volunteering in the Washington DC FamilySearch Center,</big> <big>kindly reach out to</big> <big>us</big> <big>directly.</big>
 
<big>For additional information regarding volunteer opportunities, kindly reach out to the center directly.</big>
 
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