Newport Oregon FamilySearch Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location on Map

Address:


 * 2229 NE Crestview Dr Newport OR 97365 United States


 * Language: English

Phone:


 * Note: Please contact us by email - there is no current phone number for the center.

E-mail:


 * newportoregonfhc@gmail.com

Open Hours:


 * T-W 11am-1pm
 * W 7-8:30pm
 * Su 12:00pm-1pm

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Closed all legal holidays: Closed first week in July: Closed for Thanksgiving Christmas New Year: Spring Break Closure

Meeting Room

 * The Meeting Room is equipped with a large-screen TV and connected computer where guests can select from a wide variety of family history videos. Meetings of up to 10 people can be held, with a sofa and soft-chair seating. There is also a magazine rack with an assortment of free handouts.

Discovery Room

 * The Discovery Room has four networked computers with connection to the FamilySearch Portal, where guests can access premium sites such as Ancestry, MyHeritage, and Newspapers.com. There is also a printer/copier available.

Media Room

 * The Media Room is where guests can have audio and video cassettes converted to digital format. There is also an Epson color printer that does oversized printing, up to 11x17 inches for fan charts, documents, etc.

Collections

 * The Discovery Room has a bookcase with over 150 books on a wide variety of research topics, such as U.S. states, vital records, immigration, international research, etc.

Databases and Software

 * FamilySearch Center Portal This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

Resources in the Local Area

 * Lincoln County Genealogical Society : The Lincoln County Genealogical Society promotes genealogical research and education. Membership is open to anyone interested in researching family history, regardless of whether ancestors are from Lincoln County.

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * The Family History Guide: Included in the FamilySearch Center Portal, this free website helps you learn FamilySearch, Ancestry, MyHeritage, and Findmypast. It also includes pages for research around the world, and family history activities for all ages.
 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.