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The '''Hurricane Utah Family History Center''' is located in downtown Hurricane just off State Street. We serve the areas of Hurricane, La Verkin, Toquerville, all the way to Zion's National Park.  We have almost 60 volunteers who are trained to help visiting patrons surf the highways of the Internet to find their kindred dead and organize their information in one of the software programs available.  
The '''Hurricane Utah Family History Center''' is located in downtown Hurricane just off State Street. We [[Image:P1190476|Hurricane Valley Family History Center]]serve the areas of Hurricane, La Verkin, Toquerville, all the way to Zion's National Park.  We have almost 60 volunteers who are trained to help visiting patrons surf the highways of the Internet to find their kindred dead and organize their information in one of the software programs available.  


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*Monday, Jan. 19&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Martin Luther King Day
*Monday, Jan. 19&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Martin Luther King Day  
*Monday, Feb. 16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; President's Day
*Monday, Feb. 16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; President's Day  
*Wednesday, April 8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Deep Cleaning Day
*Wednesday, April 8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Deep Cleaning Day  
*Monday, May 25&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Memorial Day
*Monday, May 25&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Memorial Day  
*Tuesday, June 16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Deap Cleaning Day
*Tuesday, June 16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Deap Cleaning Day  
*Monday July 3 - July 26 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Summer Break  
*Monday July 3 - July 26 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Summer Break  
*Monday, September 7 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Labor Day  
*Monday, September 7 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Labor Day  
*Wednesday, Oct. 7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Deep Cleaning Day
*Wednesday, Oct. 7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Deep Cleaning Day  
*Friday, October 3 - 4 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; General Conference  
*Friday, October 3 - 4 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; General Conference  
*Monday Nov, 23 - 27 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thanksgiving  
*Monday Nov, 23 - 27 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thanksgiving  

Revision as of 15:09, 12 May 2015


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The Hurricane Utah Family History Center is located in downtown Hurricane just off State Street. We Hurricane Valley Family History Centerserve the areas of Hurricane, La Verkin, Toquerville, all the way to Zion's National Park.  We have almost 60 volunteers who are trained to help visiting patrons surf the highways of the Internet to find their kindred dead and organize their information in one of the software programs available.


Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

  • 37 South 200 West Hurricane, Utah 84737
  • We are South of State Street right behind the Hurricane Car Dealership located in the old Seminary building.
  • Parking is available in the back of the building or in the front on the street.
  • Location on Map

Phone: 1-435-635-2174

E-mail: ut_hurricane@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:

  • Monday     9am - 5pm
  • Tuesday   9am  - 9pm
  • Wednesday 9am - 5pm
  • Thursday  9am - 9pm
  • Friday     9am - 5pm
Holiday Schedule: [edit | edit source]
  • Monday, Jan. 19                 Martin Luther King Day
  • Monday, Feb. 16                 President's Day
  • Wednesday, April 8            Deep Cleaning Day
  • Monday, May 25                 Memorial Day
  • Tuesday, June 16               Deap Cleaning Day
  • Monday July 3 - July 26     Summer Break
  • Monday, September 7        Labor Day
  • Wednesday, Oct. 7             Deep Cleaning Day
  • Friday, October 3 - 4          General Conference
  • Monday Nov, 23 - 27         Thanksgiving
  • Monday, Dec 17 - Jan. 3   Christmas Break (Reopen Monday January 4th)

Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

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Class Schedule[edit | edit source]

  • Wednesday - we are currently holding Family Tree training class. This is a three week class (1 hour per week) and you must call and sign up for a seat reservation and receive a packet of instructions

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

  • FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
  • Our center has approx 1300 films on indefinite loan and 3 drawers of micro fiche.

Databases and Software[edit | edit source]

  • FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. 

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

  • 24 computers,
  • 2 High volume printers and a copier
  • Flat bed scanner for scanning Pictures & Slides
  • Fiche Reader
  • 3 microfilm readers 
  • Microfilm reader/scanner for printing or saving film images.
  • 42" TV for Skype


Center Services[edit | edit source]

We are equipped to handle group visits of up to 15 people.  Group leader needs to come into the FHC and get a group packet so their group can be prepared for a fruitful visit. You must call the FHC to reserve a date and time for your visit.

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

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Resources in the Local Area
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Links[edit | edit source]

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Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

  • For those who would like to serve a one year "Service Mission" or longer please call and pick up the information to give to your Bishop, or if you would just like to be a volunteer then call and we can set up an appointment

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