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== [[Family History Center Portal Access Currently Inactive|The Family History Center Is Open for Regular Hours of Operation]]==


=== '''Hours of Regular Operation:''' ===
<big>The Family History Center Is Open for Regular Hours of Operation</big>


==Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.==
===Hours of Regular Operation ===
==Wednesday - 9 a.m. to noon & 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.==


==Other times by appointment - '''Leave a Message with Your Number at 507.281.6641  or  E-mail MN_Rochester@familyhistorymail.org'''==
Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.<br>
Wednesday - 9 a.m. to noon & 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.


===='''[[COVID Precautions Currently Include the Following Guidelines and Recommendations|Please be prepared to observe our current COVID Precautions as listed below:]]'''====
Other times by appointment - '''Leave a Message with Your Number at 507.281.6641  or  E-mail MN_Rochester@familyhistorymail.org'''
 
Please be prepared to observe our current COVID Precautions as listed below:


:#'''''All patrons and staff are expected to wear a mask WHEN INDOOR, MID-WEEK ACTIVITY POLICY REQUIRES IT.'''''
:#'''''All patrons and staff are expected to wear a mask WHEN INDOOR, MID-WEEK ACTIVITY POLICY REQUIRES IT.'''''
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:#'''''Good hygiene is requested as regular use of hand sanitizer or washing along with use of disinfecting keyboard, mouse and counter surfaces before and after use.'''''<br>
:#'''''Good hygiene is requested as regular use of hand sanitizer or washing along with use of disinfecting keyboard, mouse and counter surfaces before and after use.'''''<br>


==Center Contacts and Holiday Schedule==
===Center Contacts and Holiday Schedule===


:'''Location Map:''' [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=2300+Viola+Heights+Drive+Northeast,+Rochester,+MN&hl=en&ll=44.047715,-92.431884&spn=0.026219,0.044975&sll=42.717255,-83.392968&sspn=0.026801,0.044975&oq=2300+Viola+Heights+Drive+NE,+Rochester,+MN+&hnear=2300+Viola+Heights+Dr+NE,+Rochester,+Olmsted,+Minnesota+55906&t=m&z=15 Location Map]
:'''Location Map:''' [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=2300+Viola+Heights+Drive+Northeast,+Rochester,+MN&hl=en&ll=44.047715,-92.431884&spn=0.026219,0.044975&sll=42.717255,-83.392968&sspn=0.026801,0.044975&oq=2300+Viola+Heights+Drive+NE,+Rochester,+MN+&hnear=2300+Viola+Heights+Dr+NE,+Rochester,+Olmsted,+Minnesota+55906&t=m&z=15 Location Map]
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:::If they are closed, we are closed.  If they are delayed 2 hours, so are we.
:::If they are closed, we are closed.  If they are delayed 2 hours, so are we.


== '''Training & Education ''' ==
=== Training & Education ===
 
==== '''[https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021 '''ROOTS TECH CONFERENCE  - ALL SESSIONS NOW AVAILABLE''']''' ====
 
==== [https://youtu.be/Y230MeygKaQ '''SOURCING BASICS'''] ====
'''This video is targeted at the beginning genealogist or family historian.'''


[https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021 '''ROOTS TECH CONFERENCE  - ALL SESSIONS NOW AVAILABLE''']
<br>
[https://youtu.be/Y230MeygKaQ '''SOURCING BASICS''']<br>
'''This video is targeted at the beginning genealogist or family historian.'''<br>
'''It is likely also useful to individuals who need a refresher on the "What - Why - and How" of source citation.'''
'''It is likely also useful to individuals who need a refresher on the "What - Why - and How" of source citation.'''


<br>
===Local Resources===
 
=='''Local Resources'''==


::[https://www.olmstedhistory.com// '''History Center of Olmsted County''']
::[https://www.olmstedhistory.com// '''History Center of Olmsted County''']
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=='''Helpful LINKS'''==
===Helpful LINKS===


::[http://genealogytv.org/ '''Genealogy Topics on YouTube''']
::[http://genealogytv.org/ '''Genealogy Topics on YouTube''']
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==='''Staff Research Specialties'''===
===Staff Research Specialties===


::'''Ancestry.com:''' regular hours or by appointment
::'''Ancestry.com:''' regular hours or by appointment

Revision as of 21:16, 9 November 2022

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


Rochester Minnesota Family History Center

We serve the southeast Minnesota area.  Help available to all researchers.


RochesterMN FHC .jpg

The Family History Center Is Open for Regular Hours of Operation

Hours of Regular Operation[edit | edit source]

Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday - 9 a.m. to noon & 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Other times by appointment - Leave a Message with Your Number at 507.281.6641 or E-mail MN_Rochester@familyhistorymail.org

Please be prepared to observe our current COVID Precautions as listed below:

  1. All patrons and staff are expected to wear a mask WHEN INDOOR, MID-WEEK ACTIVITY POLICY REQUIRES IT.
  2. Social distancing of 6 feet is requested for unvaccinated individuals
  3. Good hygiene is requested as regular use of hand sanitizer or washing along with use of disinfecting keyboard, mouse and counter surfaces before and after use.

Center Contacts and Holiday Schedule[edit | edit source]

Location Map: Location Map
Address: 2300 Viola Heights Dr., Rochester, MN 55901
  • Enter through NORTHEAST doors and ring bell on wall if inner doors are locked


HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2022 - We are closed for the following:
Independence Day: Closed the Week of July 4
Thanksgiving and Nativity Event: Closed the Week of Nov 21 and the Week of Nov 28
Christmas and New Years: Closed the Week of Dec 25 and the Week of Jan 1 2023
Inclement Weather: Closed with Rochester Public Schools
If they are closed, we are closed. If they are delayed 2 hours, so are we.

Training & Education[edit | edit source]

ROOTS TECH CONFERENCE - ALL SESSIONS NOW AVAILABLE
SOURCING BASICS
This video is targeted at the beginning genealogist or family historian.
It is likely also useful to individuals who need a refresher on the "What - Why - and How" of source citation.

Local Resources[edit | edit source]

History Center of Olmsted County
Rochester Public Library Genealogy Collection
Gale Family Library - St. Paul MN
Hoffman Research Library - Mendota Heights, MN
Olmsted County Genealogy Society
Minnesota Genealogical Society
Minnesota Historical Society


Helpful LINKS[edit | edit source]

Genealogy Topics on YouTube
Genealogy BLOG (United States Only)
Ancestral Findings Podcast
Genealogy Gems Podcast by Lisa Louise Cooke
Genealogy Guys BLOG
Extreme Genes Podcast
Family Tree Magazine Podcast
Google Newspaper Archive (obits - death notices - historic articles)



Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

Ancestry.com: regular hours or by appointment
British Isles: by appointment
Personal Database Creation or Conversion: Wednesdays 7 to 9 p.m. or by appointment ask for Paul
French: by appointment ask for Sharon
German: Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment ask for Lynn
Illinois Vital Records; Photo or book publication: by appointment ask for Tiffany
Mennonite, Scotland, New Jersey: by appointment ask for Melissa
Native American: by appointment ask for Valerie
Norwegian or Swedish: by appointment ask for Andrea
New York, New England, French Canadian: Wednesdays 7p.m. to 9 p.m. ask for Louis
Swedish / Finnish: by appointment ask for Marjatta
U.S. Land Records & Wills Before 1850: Wednesdays 9:00-12:00 or by appointment ask for Lorraine


Volunteer at the Center

We are always looking for volunteers who can help:

Assist Others with Their Family History
Staff the Center
Teach Classes

Leave a message on our phone system if you are interested in volunteering.