Fort Walton Beach Florida FamilySearch Center

The Fort Walton Beach Family History Center existed for years as the "Genealogy Library" in this location. The Center is considered by many to be a genealogy outreach for the benefit of the community of genealogists living in Crestview, Florida, Niceville, Florida, and Valparaiso, Florida, as well as the Greater Fort Walton Beach area. Patrons from Dustin and Santa Rosa Beach, Florida have also supported the center.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 339 Lake Dr NW Fort Walton Beach FL 32547 United States


 * Language: English, One Staff member speaks, French, Italian and Latin

Phone:


 * 1-850-244-3338

E-mail:

Open Hours:   Tuesday: By Appointment call 850.678.8430
 * FL_FortWaltonBeach@ldsmail.net
 * Thursday:10:00AM-4:00PM
 * Saturday:10:00AM-1:00PM

'''Holiday Schedule: We will be closed the month of July 2017. We will open the first Thursday of Aug 2017'''

Closed for Federal holidays: Closed for Church Conferences:

Upcoming Events
SAVE THE DATE - MARCH 3, 2018

9:00AM – 12:00PM

FIRST ANNUAL “FAMILY HISTORY FAIR”

Goal Is For New And Experienced People Interested In Genealogy/Family History To Participate In 3 Separate Seminar Sessions

That Address Ways To Help Them Further Their Personal Goals To Learn And Share The History Of Their Ancestors.

Location :   Ft. Walton  LDS  Church Building

339 Lake Drive NW

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints

For further information Contact: Bill Everett 850/892-3335 (Defuniak Springs),

Cathy Shaw 501/463-1405 (Crestview), John Ward 937/726-0678 (Niceville)

Collections

 * General Source and How-To Books for genealogists are in the collection, including The Red Book, The Source, and Handbook for Genealogists. Microfilm and microfiche are available for the Southeastern (an some other regions) States.


 * Supplies: Basic supplies such as genealogy charts are available.

Databases and Software

 * Family History Center Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. Among these, currently, are Ancestry.com, Fold3, and others.

Hardware and Equipment

 * There are three microfilm readers available, one microfiche reader, a camera for taking pictures of microfilms, seven computers, and two printers, one of which will scan your photos or other media. One printer has access to scan direct to your Family Tree on Family Search

Staff Research Specialties
Currently, staff research specialties include German, French, Latin and Italian research with translator services available. Several staff members are qualified to guide patrons seeking their Southeastern United States roots. One individual is a specialist in Civil War research.

Resources in the Local Area
The local library in Valparaiso, Florida has an excellent Family History section.

Volunteer at the Center
To be a volunteer at the center you do not have to be a member of the LDS Church. All you need to know is a working understanding of computer programs and have done some Family History research. Member of the Church must be called in the wards as a Temple and Family History Consultant before being asked to work in the Family History Center.