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{{FHCpage|location=Washington D.C.}}<br>
{{FHCpage|location=Washington D.C.}}The Washington DC Family History Center welcomes you, and we look forward to assisting you with your genealogical research. We provide access to digitized and microfilm records, books, and genealogical websites. Our all-volunteer staff is ready to answer questions about the resources available in the FHC and give limited research guidance.There is no charge for using the facility, and only nominal charges for copies, forms, and rental of microfilms or microfiche.


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The Washington DC Family History Center welcomes you, and we look forward to assisting you with your genealogical research. We provide access to digitized and microfilm records, books, and genealogical websites. Our all-volunteer staff is ready to answer questions about the resources available in the FHC and give limited research guidance.There is no charge for using the facility, and only nominal charges for copies, forms, and rental of microfilms or microfiche.
 
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=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===


'''Mailing Address''': PO Box 49,&nbsp;Kensington, MD 20895<br>'''Street Address''': 10000 Stoneybrook Drive,&nbsp;Kensington, MD 20895 [http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl&authuser=0 maps.google.com/maps]<br>  
'''Mailing Address''': PO Box 49,&nbsp;Kensington, MD 20895<br>'''Street Address''': 10000 Stoneybrook Drive,&nbsp;Kensington, MD 20895<br>


:'''Directions''''': I-495 to Connecticut Avenue NORTH. At first traffic light outside I-495, turn right onto BEACH Drive. Follow until Beach Drive dead-ends into STONEYBROOK Drive. Turn left. Turn left again into the 3rd driveway. The FHC is on the right side of the building, half-way back.''
:'''Directions''': I-495 to Connecticut Avenue NORTH. At first traffic light outside I-495, turn right onto BEACH Drive. Follow until Beach Drive dead-ends into STONEYBROOK Drive. Turn left. Turn left again into the 3rd driveway. The FHC is on the right side of the building, half-way back.  
::[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=10000+Stoneybrook+Drive,+Kensington,+MD+&hl=en&ll=39.016716,-77.06347&spn=0.023841,0.045447&sll=36.073834,-87.333927&sspn=0.027957,0.044932&vpsrc=6&t=m&z=15 Location on Map]


'''Phone: &nbsp;(301) 587-0042'''  
<br>'''Phone: &nbsp;(301) 587-0042'''  


'''E-mail:'''&nbsp;&nbsp;wdcfhcfilms@gmail.com<br>  
'''E-mail:'''&nbsp;&nbsp;wdcfhcfilms@gmail.com<br>


'''Website: &nbsp;&nbsp;'''[http://www.wdcfhc.org http://www.wdcfhc.org]  
'''Website: &nbsp;&nbsp;'''[http://www.wdcfhc.org http://www.wdcfhc.org]  
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:No materials can leave the FHC, including books, microfilm, microfiche or CD-ROMs. Smoking, alcohol and illegal drugs are not permitted anywhere on the premises. No food or drink (except for water) is permitted. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult and must not disturb other patrons. <br>
:No materials can leave the FHC, including books, microfilm, microfiche or CD-ROMs. Smoking, alcohol and illegal drugs are not permitted anywhere on the premises. No food or drink (except for water) is permitted. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult and must not disturb other patrons. <br>
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==== Class Schedule  ====
==== Class Schedule  ====


==== '''''"Beginning Genealogy"'''''  ====
'''"Beginning Genealogy"'''  


A free 4-session class, taught by Lorraine Minor  
A free 4-session class, taught by Lorraine Minor  


'''Class 1 - Getting Started in Genealogy''' <br>September 17th, 9:30 - 11:30 Lecture<br> Learn the genealogical research process, how to record and evaluate information, cite sources used, maintain a research calendar and develop a research plan. <br> <br>'''Class 2 - US Census Research''' <br>October 22nd, 9:30 - 11:30 Lecture and workshop<br> The decennial US Census is a valuable tool for genealogical researchers. Learn what information is available in the census, how to search for your ancestor and then record and evaluate your findings. After the lecture students will research their families using computers in the Family History Center. <br> <br>'''Class 3 - Researching on the Internet''' <br>November 19th, 9:30 - 11:30 Lecture and workshop<br> The internet has a wealth of information useful for genealogical research. Learn about web sites available for free and subscription sites available at the Family History Center and how to record, evaluate and cite the information found. There will be time to access these web sites after the lecture. <br> <br>'''Class 4 - Research Beyond the Internet''' <br>December 17th, 9:30-11:30 Lecture and workshop<br> Although documents and books are being digitized at a rapid rate, if may be years before the information you need to solve your research problem will be available on the internet - if at all. Learn how to determine the kinds of records that will most likely solve your research problem and where and how to find them by researching in local archives and libraries and those in your ancestral home. <br> <br>Classes will be held at the Washington DC Family History Center<br>10000 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington, MD 20895  
:*'''Class 1 - Getting Started in Genealogy''' <br>September 17th, 9:30 - 11:30 Lecture<br>Learn the genealogical research process, how to record and evaluate information, cite sources used, maintain a research calendar and develop a research plan.  
:*'''Class 2 - US Census Research''' <br>October 22nd, 9:30 - 11:30 Lecture and workshop<br>The decennial US Census is a valuable tool for genealogical researchers. Learn what information is available in the census, how to search for your ancestor and then record and evaluate your findings. After the lecture students will research their families using computers in the Family History Center.  
:*'''Class 3 - Researching on the Internet''' <br>November 19th, 9:30 - 11:30 Lecture and workshop<br>The internet has a wealth of information useful for genealogical research. Learn about web sites available for free and subscription sites available at the Family History Center and how to record, evaluate and cite the information found. There will be time to access these web sites after the lecture.  
:*'''Class 4 - Research Beyond the Internet''' <br>December 17th, 9:30-11:30 Lecture and workshop<br>Although documents and books are being digitized at a rapid rate, if may be years before the information you need to solve your research problem will be available on the internet - if at all. Learn how to determine the kinds of records that will most likely solve your research problem and where and how to find them by researching in local archives and libraries and those in your ancestral home.  
:*Classes will be held at the Washington DC Family History Center<br>10000 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington, MD 20895


For registration and further information: &nbsp;[[Info@wdcfhc.org.|info@wdcfhc.org]]&nbsp;&nbsp;phone: 301-587-0042<br>  
For registration and further information: &nbsp;[[Info@wdcfhc.org.|info@wdcfhc.org]]&nbsp;&nbsp;phone: 301-587-0042<br>


==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
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==== Collections  ====
==== Collections  ====


:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.''<br>''  
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.''<br>''
:*'''Books''' - 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. &nbsp;
:*'''Books''' - 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. &nbsp;


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:#'''Card Catalog''' - Items in this FHC are found in the card catalog, which lists microfilm, fiche and book presently onsite. Cards are arranged by Locality, Surname, and Subject.  
:#'''Card Catalog''' - Items in this FHC are found in the card catalog, which lists microfilm, fiche and book presently onsite. Cards are arranged by Locality, Surname, and Subject.  
:#'''Family Group Records Archives (FGRA)''' - This is the only FHC east of the Mississippi River to have a full set of these microfilms which represent the largest part of the Family History Library’s collection of over 8 million Family Group Sheets. There are roughly 1991 films, arranged alphabetically by the husband’s surname.'''<br>'''  
:#'''Family Group Records Archives (FGRA)''' - This is the only FHC east of the Mississippi River to have a full set of these microfilms which represent the largest part of the Family History Library’s collection of over 8 million Family Group Sheets. There are roughly 1991 films, arranged alphabetically by the husband’s surname.'''<br>'''
:#'''Other Finding Aids''' - research guides, handwriting guides, letter writing guides for foreign countries, magazines. <br>
:#'''Other Finding Aids''' - research guides, handwriting guides, letter writing guides for foreign countries, magazines. <br>


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:*Additional software programs include: Adobe Photoshop Elements, a software editing program for photos, slides and negatives; and ABBY Reader, which converts digitized documents into text documents. <br>&nbsp;
:*Additional software programs include: Adobe Photoshop Elements, a software editing program for photos, slides and negatives; and ABBY Reader, which converts digitized documents into text documents. <br>&nbsp;


==== Hardware and Equipment''<br>'' ====
==== Hardware and Equipment''<br>'' ====


:*Wi-Fi  
:*Wi-Fi  
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:*Chinese Digital Penpad - allows patrons to write Chinese characters on the computer.
:*Chinese Digital Penpad - allows patrons to write Chinese characters on the computer.


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=== Resources in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area<br> ===
=== Resources in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area<br> ===


National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC&nbsp;[http://www.archives.gov/ www.archives.gov/]  
National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC&nbsp;[http://www.archives.gov/ www.archives.gov/]  
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Martin Luther King Public Library, Washington DC Special Collections &nbsp;[http://www.dclibrary.org/research/collections www.dclibrary.org/research/collections]  
Martin Luther King Public Library, Washington DC Special Collections &nbsp;[http://www.dclibrary.org/research/collections www.dclibrary.org/research/collections]  


Maryland Archives &nbsp;[http://www.msa.md.gov/ www.msa.md.gov/]<br>  
Maryland Archives &nbsp;[http://www.msa.md.gov/ www.msa.md.gov/]<br>


Maryland Genealogical Society &nbsp;[http://www.mdgensoc.org/ www.mdgensoc.org/]  
Maryland Genealogical Society &nbsp;[http://www.mdgensoc.org/ www.mdgensoc.org/]  
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FamilySearch Wiki, Virginia&nbsp;[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Virginia]  
FamilySearch Wiki, Virginia&nbsp;[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Virginia]  


FamilySearch Wiki, Washington DC&nbsp;[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/District_of_Columbia wiki.familysearch.org/en/District_of_Columbia]<br>  
FamilySearch Wiki, Washington DC&nbsp;[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/District_of_Columbia wiki.familysearch.org/en/District_of_Columbia]<br>


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