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:*'''[[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. ( | :*'''[[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. This includes Ancestry.com, FindMyPast, MyHeritage, Fold3, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, Alexander Street Press (Civil War databases), Proquest Obituaries, Kinpoint Premium, and Puzzilla.org. | ||
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:*The center has several microfilm readers, one of which is connected to a computer that will allow you to scan the records and save them to a flash drive | :*The center has several microfilm readers, one of which is connected to a computer that will allow you to scan the records and save them to a flash drive. There are six computers with internet access that you can use to do research. | ||
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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
The Mount Vernon Virginia Family Center is located in the Franconia area of Alexandria, Virginia and in the Mount Vernon Virginia Stake Center. We are available to help you get started with family history research and can help you to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog
Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
Address:
- 6219 Villa St Alexandria VA 22310-1725 United States (entrance on the south side of the building)
Location Map:
Phone:
- 1-703-313-7918
E-mail:
- VA_MountVernon@ldsmail.net
Open Hours:
- Tuesday: 7:00-9:00pm
- Wednesday: 7:00pm-9:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am-12:00pm (please call first to confirm)
- Friday: 9:00am-12:00pm
- Saturday: (1st and 3rd Saturdays) 9:00am-12:00pm (see calendar)
- Sunday: 2:00pm-5:00pm (Spanish language assistance available 2pm-3pm; Asistencia en español 14:00-15:00)
Holiday Schedule:
Closed all major holidays
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]
Class Schedule[edit | edit source]
Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]
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.
- (List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)
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. This includes Ancestry.com, FindMyPast, MyHeritage, Fold3, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, Alexander Street Press (Civil War databases), Proquest Obituaries, Kinpoint Premium, and Puzzilla.org.
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
- The center has several microfilm readers, one of which is connected to a computer that will allow you to scan the records and save them to a flash drive. There are six computers with internet access that you can use to do research.
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the Bountiful and Chattanooga FHC pages for examples.)
Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]
(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)
Links[edit | edit source]
(Include links to other websites of interest to those who visit your center such as links to the city, county and state wiki pages where your center is located.)
Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
If you are interested in volunteering at the center, please contact the center director at VA_MountVernon@ldsmail.net.