Sumter South Carolina FamilySearch Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 1770 Hwy 15 S Sumter SC 29150 United States


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-803-481-8300

E-mail:


 * SC_Sumter@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:

Holiday Schedule:
 * Sunday: Closed
 * Monday: Closed
 * Tuesday: 9 a.m. - noon
 * Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
 * Thursday: 9 a.m. - noon
 * Friday: by appointment only
 * Saturday: by appointment only

Closed: Wednesday through Saturday the week of Thanksgiving

Closed all major holidays

FamilySearch Catalog
As of 7 September 2017, FamilySearch no longer distributes microfilms to FamilySearch centers. As of Sept. 2021, records are now digitized and most are available online.

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.

Hardware and Equipment

 * The center has five computers and also wi-fi connection ability for those bringing in their laptops. One of the computers serves as the Server/Admin computer for running the FSC.  The other 4 computers are open for public research usage.  The systems use Windows 10 programming.

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * 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.


 * Sumter County Genealogical Center


 * Sumter County Museum