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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The FamilySearch Center Is Open for Regular Hours of Operation
Hours of Regular Operation[edit | edit source]
Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 1 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
Hand sanitizer is provided; counter surfaces and computer keyboard & mouse are disinfected 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 2023 - We are closed for the following:
- Independence Day: Closed the Week of July 4
- Thanksgiving and Nativity Event: Closed the Week of Nov 19 and the Week of Nov 26
- Christmas and New Years: Closed the Week of Dec 25 and the Week of Jan 1 2024
- 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 - March 2 - 4, 2023[edit | edit source]
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]
Helpful LINKS[edit | edit source]
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.