Valencia California FamilySearch Center

Interested in your genealogy? Are you seeking information about your roots? Want to know who you came from? Have you wondered who your great-great-great grandfather was? You can start or continue your family search without charge at the Valencia Family History Center. Established in 1978, it is open to the public 45 hours each week. The all-volunteer staff of research experts assist interested patrons, who have made more than 2,200 visits to the Center each year. In addition to providing personal assistance, the center’s equipment include computers with free access to premium websites, microfilm and microfiche readers with access to more than 2 million rolls of microfilm, printers, scanners, and a book library. For 24-hour recorded information or to speak with someone at the Center, call 661-259-1347.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 24443 McBean Pkwy Valencia California 91355 United States


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-661-259-1347

E-Mail:


 * CA_Valencia@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:


 * Mon: 9:00am-5:00pm
 * Tue: 9:00am-5:00pm &amp; 6:00pm-9:00pm
 * Wed: 9:00am-5:00pm &amp; 6:00pm-9:00pm
 * Thu: 9:00am-5:00pm &amp; 6:00pm-9:00pm
 * Sat: 9:00am-1:00pm

2016 Holiday Schedule- Closed:

Feb 15 Presidents Day Apr 2 General Conference May 30 Memorial Day Jul 4 Independence Day Sep 5 Labor Day Oct 1 General Conference Nov 24 Thanksgiving Day Dec 24-31 Christmas Week

Mark Your Calendars... Santa Clarita Valley Family History &amp; Technology Fair
Saturday, February 25, 2017 - 8:30am to 4:00pm

After January 2017, Click here to pre-register: SCVFamHistFair.com

Family History Center Seminar Schedule for 2016
Seminars are free to the general public. '''All dates shown are on Thursday - Instruction from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. To be added to our email list and be notified of upcoming seminar's and events, click here '''

June 2, 2016
Seminar: Best Websites and Apps for Finding Local History

Description: They say that all history is local. To better understand our ancestors' lives, we need to understand the time and place that they lived. Developers are utilizing new technologies to bring the past to life. This session will review some of the best websites and apps for discovering local history. Bonus: you can even learn more about the area where you live!. (Video presenter: Amy Crow. Class Level: Beginner)

Seminar: "A Digital Treasure: PERSI and your Family History"
Description:  PERSI is a subject index of genealogy, family history and history related articles available in small publications, typically produced by genealogy and family history societies around the world. PERSI is a great resource to track any ancestor who moved from time to time. (Video Presenter: D. Joshua Taylor. Class Level: All)

July 7, 2016
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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



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Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
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Links
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Volunteer at the Center
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