York Pennsylvania FamilySearch Center

The York Family History Center has 5 computers that can be used to do research on family ancestors. We have 2 film readers and knowledgeable consultants to help you.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location on Map

Address:


 * 2100 Hollywood Dr. York, PA 17403 United States
 * Use the parking lot found beside the entrance to Queensgate Shopping Center.
 * Ring the doorbell on the left side of the back door to enter the building.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 717-846-4539 or 717-495-3773 (leave a message)

E-Mail:


 * PA_York@familyhistorymail.org

NEW Open Hours, as of 18 August 2019:


 *  Tuesday 
 * Morning: 9:00 am - noon
 * Evening: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
 *  Wednesday 
 * Morning: 9:00 am - noon
 * Evening: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
 *  Thursday 
 * Morning: 9:00 am - noon
 *  Third Saturday Morning:  9:00 am - noon

Closures include the following:

Inclement Weather decisions follow according to York County Schools closures and delays.

***The Center will be closed Saturday, 18 January 2020, due to weather.***

Holiday closures for 2020 include:


 * General Conference Weekends: the weekends of the first Sunday of April and October
 * Major Holidays: Memorial Day Weekend; Independence Day; Labor Day Weekend; Thanksgiving Week; The weeks of Christmas through New Year's.
 * Thanksgiving Week (close Nov 24 and reopen Dec 1)
 * The weeks of Christmas and New Year (close Dec 21 and reopen Jan 6)

Class Schedule
Center Resources

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog

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.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 5 Computers
 * 2 Microfilm Readers
 * Scanner, Please bring a USB, if you want to save your scanned photos anywhere besides Family Tree
 * Printer

Links

 * 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.