Arvada Colorado FamilySearch Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 7080 Independence St Arvada CO 80004-1649 United States
 * We are located two blocks south and one block east of 72nd and Kipling. (see link to map, above)
 * The entrance to the Family History Center is at the rear of the building (southeast corner of the building).


 * Language:English

Email:


 * CO_Arvada@familyhistorymail.org

Hours

 * Tuesdays: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
 * Thursday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
 * Saturdays: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm


 * Closed on Tuesday in June
 * Closed on Thursdays in July
 * Closed on Saturdays in August

Please call or text 303/665-0234 to schedule other times

(dependent upon staff availability)

Holiday Schedule:
We are closed for the following holidays and other events:


 * Saturday of Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends
 * April 4 and Oct 3 for General Conference
 * July 3-6, 2020
 * October 31st, at 4:00 pm
 * Thanksgiving: November 23 - 30
 * December 14, 2020 - January 4, 2121
 * If weather is bad (snow)

If you have questions whether the Family History Center is open, call or text 303-665-0234.

Calendar and Events
The following seminars, workshops, and events are scheduled for the Arvada Family History Center.

Family Discovery Day

Saturday, January, 30, 2021 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Family History Center is located at 7080 Independence Street, Arvada (see map and directions at the top of this page).

Please be aware that some events are held at the Family History Center at the Arvada Stake Center, and others are held at the Alkire Chapel.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Alkaire is located across the street from the Apex Center on 72nd Avenue between Ward and Alkire Streets.

Staff Training Meetings
We hold Training Meetings for all Temple and Family History Consultants on the second Wednesday of the month, 7:00 PM at the Arvada Stake Center in the Family History Center. Please contact Debbie Orvin (303-717-8956) for topics and other information. Not a Temple and Family History Consultant? You can still attend!

Databases and Software

 * FHC 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 such as Ancestry.com.
 * Genealogy database software (Ancestral Quest, Family Insight, Family Tree Maker, Legacy, PAF, RootsMagic)
 * OpenOffice (on selected machines)

Hardware and Equipment

 * 7 PCs with large screens and internet connections
 * 1 networked printer
 * 3 microfilm readers
 * 1 microfiche/film scanner
 * 1 flatbed scanner

Resources in the Local Area

 * The Foothills Genealogical Society is an excellent resource in our area. It serves the Clear Creek county, Gilpin county, Jefferson county and Park county Colorado genealogical community. For more information about services offered, go to Foothills Genealogy

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: 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.


 * Golden Colorado Family History Center
 * Denver Colorado North Family History Center

Volunteer at the Center
We are always looking for members of the community who can help us staff the Arvada Family History Center for a few hours a week. This help us keep the Center open, and potentially extend hours in the future.