Washington DC FamilySearch Center

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

Washington DC FamilySearch Center FamilySearch is a non-profit organization that helps individuals find their ancestors and build their family trees. With a mission to bring families together, FamilySearch has been collecting and preserving genealogical records for over 100 years. The organization operates a network of family history centers around the world, including the Washington DC FamilySearch Center. The Washington DC FamilySearch Center is a hub of genealogical resources and research. The center is open to the public and provides access to a wide range of genealogical records, including census records, vital records, immigration records, and church records. Visitors to the center can use computers, and a variety of research tools and resources to uncover their family history. The center is staffed by volunteers who are passionate about helping others discover their heritage. They offer assistance and guidance to visitors, helping them navigate the research process and find the information they need to build their family trees. Whether you are a seasoned genealogist or just starting to explore your family history, the Washington DC FamilySearch Center is a valuable resource. With its rich collection of genealogical records, knowledgeable staff, and inviting atmosphere, the center is a place where families can come together and discover their roots. So come on down and start exploring your family's history today!

Washington DC FamilySearch Center

Hours of Operation

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 FamilySearch Center as well as research tips and links. To subscribe, please send an email to: wdcfhc@gmail.com.

Research Specialists

Volunteers specialists are available to assist patrons in a variety of areas of research within the U.S. and internationally. Several of our volunteers 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

• African-American Focus on all aspects of African-American research
  • Group meets alternating Mondays, 10-12 on Zoom, 10-2 in person at FSC, Contact Frank Jenkins at FSCAASIG@gmail.com for further information

• Beginning Genealogy: For those getting started with genealogy research
  • Group meets via Zoom every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Contact Lorraine Minor at ldgene@verizon.net for further information

• Advanced DNA Group Focus on advanced methodologies and tools
  • meets on the 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Contact Jim Bartlett at jim4bartletts@verizon.net for further information
• Beginning DNA Group Focus on how to use DNA for genealogy research
  • Meets via Zoom on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. Contact Andy Hochreiter at ajhochreiter@comcast.net for further information
• Eastern European: Focus on research and resources in Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Slovenia, Ukraine, and Belarus.
  • Group meets monthly on the 3rd Saturday at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. Contact Mary Ann Evan at maryann.evan@gmail.com for further information

• 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 for further information

• 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 each month at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. Contact Gary Petranek at gpetranek@gmail.com for further information

Resources in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area

• National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC
• Library of Congress, Washington, DC
• DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution)
• Martin Luther King Public Library, Washington DC Special Collections
• Maryland Archives
• Maryland Genealogical Society
• Virginia Room of the Fairfax County Virginia Library
• Virginia Genealogical Society
• Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society (AAHGS)
• District of Columbia Archives
• See also the District of Columbia Archives and Libraries FamilySearch Wiki page.
  

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FamilySearch Center (FSC); formerly called, Family History Center (FHC)