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*Offering free how-to classes (varies by location) | *Offering free how-to classes (varies by location) | ||
PLEASE NOTE: According to FamilySearch.org there has been a name change for the Family History Centers. Instead of FHC's(Family History Centers) they should now be referred to as FamilySearch Centers. For purposes of simplicity the FHC and FamilySearch Center terms are used interchangeably in this article. | PLEASE NOTE: According to FamilySearch.org there has been a name change for the Family History Centers. Instead of FHC's (Family History Centers) they should now be referred to as FamilySearch Centers. For purposes of simplicity the FHC and FamilySearch Center terms are used interchangeably in this article. | ||
As of April 2011, there were more than 4,600 FHCs in 134 countries. There is no cost to visit a Family History Center, and they are open to anyone with an interest in genealogical research. They are operated by [http://mormon.org/ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)].<br> | As of April 2011, there were more than 4,600 FHCs in 134 countries. There is no cost to visit a Family History Center, and they are open to anyone with an interest in genealogical research. They are operated by [http://mormon.org/ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)].<br> | ||
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Each center has unique hours of operation, and may have changed from the hours posted on our site. It is a good idea to call the center for their scheduled hours before you visit. | Each center has unique hours of operation, and may have changed from the hours posted on our site. It is a good idea to call the center for their scheduled hours before you visit. | ||
Most Family History Centers are located in LDS Church meetinghouse facilities (chapels and Stake Centers of [http://www.lds.org/?lang=eng The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]). You don not have be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to make use of a Family History Center. Everyone is welcome to visit the centers and use their resources. <br> | Most Family History Centers are located in LDS Church meetinghouse facilities (chapels and Stake Centers of [http://www.lds.org/?lang=eng The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]). You don not have be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to make use of a Family History Center. Everyone is welcome to visit the centers and use their resources. <br> | ||
== Visiting a FamilySearch Center == | == Visiting a FamilySearch Center == | ||
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==== Free classes ==== | ==== Free classes ==== | ||
Some Family History Centers may offer classes and special seminars. Larger centers may have their own on-line catalog. Information about a Family History Center’s hours and collections may be available through their FamilySearch wiki page. | Some Family History Centers may offer classes and special seminars. Larger centers may have their own on-line catalog. Information about a Family History Center’s hours and collections may be available through their FamilySearch wiki page. | ||
== Ordering Microfilm == | == Ordering Microfilm == | ||