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=American Fork Utah Family History Center=
=American Fork Utah Family History Center=
{{FHCpage|location=Utah}}
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<br>[[Image:American fork tabernacle.jpg|center|American fork tabernacle.jpg]]
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===THE FAMILY HISTORY CENTER RENOVATION IS FINISHED AND THE CENTER IS OPEN!===
===The Family History Center in American Fork has a Discovery Center and Story Room!   ===
[[File:AmericanForkFHC interior.jpg|American Fork FHC Interior|center|frameless|700x700px]]'''Location Map:'''  
[[File:AmericanForkFHC interior.jpg|American Fork FHC Interior|left|frameless|700x700px]]'''Location Map:'''  


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====Databases and Software====
====Databases and Software====


:*'''[[FHC Portal]]''' This center has access to the same premium family history software and websites as found at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. Click here :*'''[[FHC Portal]]''' to view the list of research services, which are available at no cost.&nbsp;
The American Fork Family History Center has access to the same premium family history software and websites as found at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. View the :*'''[[FHC Portal]]''' to see the list of research services, which are available at no cost when you visit the Center.&nbsp;


====Hardware and Equipment&nbsp;====
====Scanning and Conversion Equipment&nbsp;====


*25 Computers - most with second monitor
*25 Computers - with second monitor
*High speed photo scanner
*High speed photo scanner
*Large bed flat scanner
*Large bed flat scanner

Revision as of 14:05, 11 December 2019

American Fork Utah Family History Center[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.



American fork tabernacle.jpg


The Family History Center in American Fork has a Discovery Center and Story Room![edit | edit source]

American Fork FHC Interior

Location Map:

Address:

  • 110 East Main Street    American Fork UT 84003 United States
  • Use the doors on the East side of the Tabernacle. Enter on the lower level.
    Computer with Dual Screens

Phone:

  • 801-763-2014

E-mail: UT_AmericanFork@ldsmail.net

Lead Temple and Family History Center Consultants[edit | edit source]

Open Hours[edit | edit source]

DAY CENTER OPEN HOURS
Sunday 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

(Open 2nd - 5th Sundays only)

Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday Closed

Special Closing Dates 2019[edit | edit source]

  • The Center is closed on Saturdays and the first Sunday of each month.
  • Tuesday, January 1, 2019, New Years Day
  • Monday, January 21, Martin Luther King Jr Day
  • Monday, February 18, Presidents Day
  • Saturday-Sunday, April 6-7, General Conference
  • Sunday, April 21, Easter
  • Sunday, May 12, Mother's Day
  • Friday, June 14, Tabernacle Cleaning
  • Sunday-Monday, May 26-27, Memorial Weekend
  • Sunday, June 16, Father's Day
  • Thursday-Friday, July 4-12, Independence Day and Steel Days
  • Wednesday, July 24, Pioneer Day
  • Monday, September 2, Labor Day
  • Saturday-Sunday, October 5-6, General Conference
  • Thursday, November 7, Tabernacle Cleaning
  • Sunday-Friday, November 24-29, Thanksgiving Holiday
  • Sunday-Wednesday, December 15-January 1, 2020, Christmas & New Years Holiday

Special Closing Dates 2020[edit | edit source]

  • The Center is closed on Saturdays and the first Sunday of each month.
  • Wednesday, January 1, 2019, New Years Day
  • Monday, January 20, Martin Luther King Jr Day
  • Monday, February 17, Presidents Day
  • Saturday-Sunday, April 4-5, General Conference
  • Sunday, April 12, Easter
  • Sunday, May 10, Mother's Day
  • Tuesday, May 19, Tabernacle Cleaning
  • Sunday-Monday, May 24-25, Memorial Weekend
  • Sunday, June 21, Father's Day
  • Friday, July 3, Independence Day
  • Saturday-Saturday, July 11-18, Steel Days
  • Friday, July 24, Pioneer Day
  • Sunday-Monday, September 6-7, Labor Day
  • Saturday-Sunday, October 3-4, General Conference
  • Wednesday, November 11, Veteran's Day
  • Tuesday, November 17, Tabernacle Cleaning
  • Sunday-Sunday, November 22-29, Thanksgiving Holiday
  • Sunday-Wednesday, December 20-January 1, 2021, Christmas & New Years Holiday


Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

Training[edit | edit source]

Class Schedule[edit | edit source]

Staff Training Meetings [edit | edit source]

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Old American Fork FHC 1 Old Am Fork FHC1.JPG

Databases and Software[edit | edit source]

The American Fork Family History Center has access to the same premium family history software and websites as found at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. View the :*FHC Portal to see the list of research services, which are available at no cost when you visit the Center. 

Scanning and Conversion Equipment [edit | edit source]

  • 25 Computers - with second monitor
  • High speed photo scanner
  • Large bed flat scanner
  • Slide/film scanner
  • 5 Discovery monitors
  • Story Room Recording Studio.

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

Need help reading old handwriting or records in foreign languages? We have specialists at the Center who can help! Several of the consultants at the Center have extensive research experience for the following localities:

  • Australia
  • Ecuador
  • Canada
  • England
  • Germany
  • Great Britain
  • Guatemala
  • Ireland /Northern Ireland
  • Mexico
  • Scotland
  • Sweden
  • Wales

Please call our Center at 801-763-2014 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

We can help with questions about FamilySearch.orgAncestry.com, FamilySearch Research Wiki, and other online resources. We can also help you get started with FamilySearch Indexing.

Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

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Links[edit | edit source]

Family History Websites

Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

The American Fork Family History Center welcomes local volunteers. Computer skills and familiarity with FamilySearch.org is preferred.[edit | edit source]