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*Directions I-495 to Connecticut Avenue N. At first traffic light outside I-495, turn right onto BEACH Drive. Follow until Beach Drive dead-ends into STONEYBROOK Drive. 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. | *Directions I-495 to Connecticut Avenue N. At first traffic light outside I-495, turn right onto BEACH Drive. Follow until Beach Drive dead-ends into STONEYBROOK Drive. 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. | ||
===Center Resources=== | ===Center Resources=== | ||
*'''[[FHC Portal]] (available only at Family History Centers)''' This provides free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions: | *'''[[FHC Portal]] (available only at Family History Centers)''' This provides free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions: | ||
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'''Finding Aids''' - research guides, handwriting guides, letter writing guides for foreign countries, magazines. | '''Finding Aids''' - research guides, handwriting guides, letter writing guides for foreign countries, magazines. | ||
===Generations Newsletter === | ===Generations Newsletter=== | ||
Our free monthly newsletter, Generations, is sent via email during the first week of each month. It has timely information about activities and events at our [http://wdcfhc.org/wordpress/ Family History Center] as well as research tips and links. To subscribe, please send an email to: [mailto:wdcfhc@gmail.com wdcfhc@gmail.com]. | Our free monthly newsletter, Generations, is sent via email during the first week of each month. It has timely information about activities and events at our [http://wdcfhc.org/wordpress/ Family History Center] as well as research tips and links. To subscribe, please send an email to: [mailto:wdcfhc@gmail.com wdcfhc@gmail.com]. | ||
===Staff Research Specialists === | ===Staff Research Specialists=== | ||
Staff specialists are available to assist patrons in a variety of areas of research within the U.S. and many countries. We also have several staff members who are members of APG (Association of Professional Genealogists). If you have a specific research need, please contact us to determine how we can be of help. | Staff specialists are available to assist patrons in a variety of areas of research within the U.S. and many countries. We also have several staff members who are members of APG (Association of Professional Genealogists). If you have a specific research need, please contact us to determine how we can be of help. | ||
=== 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. in-person, by appointment, or on Zoom. Contact Frank Jenkins at FHCAASIG@gmail.com. | *'''African-American''': Focus on all aspects of African-American research. Group meets every Monday at 9:30 a.m. in-person, by appointment, or on Zoom. Contact Frank Jenkins at FHCAASIG@gmail.com. | ||
* '''Beginning Genealogy''': Personal assistance for the new researcher. Group meets via Zoom every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Contact Lorraine Minor at ldgene@verizon.net. | *'''Beginning Genealogy''': Personal assistance for the new researcher. Group meets via Zoom every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Contact Lorraine Minor at ldgene@verizon.net. | ||
* '''DNA''': We sponsor two DNA Special Interest Groups for Beginning and Advanced researchers. | *'''DNA''': We sponsor two DNA Special Interest Groups for Beginning and Advanced researchers. | ||
** '''Beginning DNA Group''' meets via Zoom on the 3rd Tuesday night of each month at 7:00 p.m. Contact Andy Hochreiter at ajhochreiter@comcast.net. | **'''Beginning DNA Group''' meets via Zoom on the 3rd Tuesday night of each month at 7:00 p.m. Contact Andy Hochreiter at ajhochreiter@comcast.net. | ||
** '''Advanced DNA Group''', led by Jim Bartlett, meets on the 2nd Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Contact Jim Bartlett at jim4bartletts@verizon.net | **'''Advanced DNA Group''', led by Jim Bartlett, meets on the 2nd Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Contact Jim Bartlett at jim4bartletts@verizon.net | ||
* '''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 3rd Saturday at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. Contact Mary Ann Evan at maryann.evan@gmail.com. | *'''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 3rd Saturday at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. Contact Mary Ann Evan at maryann.evan@gmail.com. | ||
* '''Irish Research''': Focus on research in both Ireland and in the U.S. Group meets the 3rd Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Contact Cindy Finelli at cfinelli16@gmail.com. | *'''Irish Research''': Focus on research in both Ireland and in the U.S. Group meets the 3rd Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Contact Cindy Finelli at cfinelli16@gmail.com. | ||
* '''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 1st and 2nd Saturdays of each month at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. Contact Gary Petranek at gpetranek@gmail.com. | *'''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 1st and 2nd Saturdays of each month at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. Contact Gary Petranek at gpetranek@gmail.com. | ||
===Resources in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area=== | ===Resources in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area=== | ||
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===Volunteer at the Center === | ===Volunteer at the Center=== | ||
Would you like to enhance your family history research skills and share what you already know? We are seeking volunteers to staff our Center and assist our patrons. For further information, contact us at 301-587-0042. | Would you like to enhance your family history research skills and share what you already know? We are seeking volunteers to staff our Center and assist our patrons. For further information, contact us at 301-587-0042. | ||
[[Category:District of Columbia Family History Centers]] | [[Category:District of Columbia Family History Centers]] | ||