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*At first traffic light outside I-495, turn right onto BEACH Drive. | *At first traffic light outside I-495, turn right onto BEACH Drive. | ||
*Follow until Beach Drive dead-ends into STONEYBROOK Drive. | *Follow until Beach Drive dead-ends into STONEYBROOK Drive. | ||
*Turn left | *Turn left on STONEYBROOK Drive. | ||
* Go up the hill; turn left into the 3rd driveway, which is the driveway at red brick church building (10000 Stoneybrook Drive). | |||
*The FHC is on the right side of the building, half-way back. | *The FHC is on the right side of the building, half-way back. | ||
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'''Open Hours:''' | '''Open Hours:''' | ||
*'''Monday:'''Closed | *'''Monday: '''Closed to general public; open for African-American Special Interest Group | ||
*'''Tuesday:'''9:30am-4:30pm and 7:00pm-9:30pm | *'''Tuesday: '''9:30am-4:30pm and 7:00pm-9:30pm | ||
*'''Wednesday:'''9:30am-4:30pm and 7:00pm-9:30pm | *'''Wednesday: '''9:30am-4:30pm and 7:00pm-9:30pm | ||
*'''Thursday:'''9:30am-4:30pm and 7:00pm-9:30pm | *'''Thursday: '''9:30am-4:30pm and 7:00pm-9:30pm | ||
*'''Friday:'''9:30am-1:00pm | *'''Friday: '''9:30am-1:00pm | ||
*'''Saturday:''' | *'''Saturday:''' :30am–4:30pm | ||
* '''Sunday: '''Closed | |||
''' | '''Website:'''[http://www.wdcfhc.org/ http://www.wdcfhc.org] | ||
<br> | <br>'''Mailing Address: PO Box 49, Kensington, MD 20895 ''' | ||
'''Procedures & Rules''' | |||
: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. <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. | |||
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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 9:30 a.m.<br>10000 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington, MD 20895 | |||
Annual Conference, free - 1st Saturday in May | |||
For registration and further information: [mailto:Info@wdcfhc.org Info@wdcfhc.org] phone: 301-587-0042 | For registration and further information: [mailto:Info@wdcfhc.org Info@wdcfhc.org] phone: 301-587-0042<br> | ||
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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. | ||
:*'''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. | :*'''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. | ||
==== Additional Resources ==== | ==== Additional Resources ==== | ||
#'''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. | :#'''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. | ||
:#'''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> | ||
==== Databases and Software ==== | ==== Databases and Software ==== | ||
:*'''[[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 : Ancestry.com FHC Institution version, World Vital Records; Fold3.com, NewspaperArchive.com, | :*'''[[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 : Ancestry.com FHC Institution version, World Vital Records; Fold3.com, NewspaperArchive.com, MyHeritage, FamilyLink, Genline, FindMyPast.uk, FamilyHistoryLink, Alexander Street Press (Civil War), The Genealogist, Historic Map Works, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive. | ||
:*Our computers have links to hundreds of genealogy websites. | :*Our computers have links to hundreds of genealogy websites. | ||
:*Genealogy software available on our computers: PAF, RootsMagic, Legacy, Family Tree Maker. | :*Genealogy software available on our computers: PAF, RootsMagic, Legacy, Family Tree Maker. | ||
:*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> | :*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> | ||
==== Hardware and Equipment | ==== Hardware and Equipment ==== | ||
:*Wi-Fi | :*Wi-Fi | ||
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==== Special Interest Groups ==== | ==== Special Interest Groups ==== | ||
'''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. | |||
'''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 4th Saturday at noon. | |||
'''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. | |||
: | '''Metro DC RootsMagic Users''': RootsMagic is a popular genealogical software which makes researching, organizing and sharing family history easy. This group explores its many features to maximize usage. Group meets the 2nd Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. | ||
Additional groups will be formed as requested by patrons. | Additional groups will be formed as requested by patrons. | ||