Rochester Minnesota FamilySearch Center
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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
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Family History Center Hours Are Currently Suspended for the Month of January 2022 - Re-evaluation will Take Place After That Time.
Regular hours during open times are as follows:
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:
- All patrons and staff are expected to wear a mask.
- Social distancing is encouraged as much as possible.
- 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
- 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 lock
- HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2021 - We are closed for the following:
- Thanksgiving and Nativity Event: Closed the Week of Nov 22 and the Week of Dec 1
- Christmas and New Years: Closed the Week of Dec 20 and the Week of Dec 27
- 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
ROOTS TECH CONFERENCE IS March 3 - 5, 2022 --- REGISTER NOW!
- 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
Helpful LINKS
- 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
- Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter
- Family Tree Magazine Podcast
- Google Newspaper Archive (obits - death notices - historic articles)
Staff Research Specialties
- Ancestry.com: Wednesdays 9:00-12:00 or by appointment
- British Isles: by appointment
- French: by appointment ask for Sharon
- German: by appointment ask for Lynn
- Illinois Vital Records, ancestry.com: 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
- Swedish / Finnish: by appointment ask for Marjatta
- U.S. Land Records Before 1850: Wednesdays 9:00-12:00 or by appointment ask for Lorraine
Upcoming Or Local Events
To Be Annnounced
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.