Riverview Michigan FamilySearch Center

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The Riverview Family History Center aims to serve people from southwest Detroit and its western suburbs including Monroe County. All visitors are welcome. We have competent staff that can help everyone from those just starting family history research to those with lots of experience. 

[[Image:Riverview Family History Center.jpg|border|center|622x350px|Riverview Michigan Family History Center]] Location Map:

 * Location Map

Address:

 * 18701 Grange Rd Riverview MI 48192-8177 United States


 * Language: English

Phone:

 * 1-734-285-0494

E-mail:

 * [mailto:MI_Riverview@ldsmail.net MI_Riverview@ldsmail.net]

Hours:

 * Tuesday: 6:00pm-8:30pm
 * Wednesday: 10:00am-1:00pm and 6:00pm-8:30pm
 * To enter the building, push the buzzer at the southwest entrance and a staff member will open the door.

Upcoming Closures/Holiday Schedule:

FHC Closed: No closings at this time

'In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the Family History Center may be closed without advance notice. To confirm that our facility is open, we recommend that you call ahead of your arrival.'

Upcoming Events

FHC Camera coming soon

Staff Training Meetings
Please see monthly attached online training sent via email

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * Limited microfilm collection and catalog
 * Limited microfiche collection and catalog
 * Collection of literature to assist with genealogical research

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 x microfilm readers
 * 1 x microfiche reader
 * 1 x printer/scanner
 * 3 x all-in-one desktop PC computers with access to Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, etc.

Staff Research Specialties
Please see the Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog

Family History Terms and Concepts

 * Glossary of FamilySearch Terms
 * Genealogy.com Glossary
 * Genealogy Abbreviations and Acronyms
 * How to Get Started: Q &amp; A
 * Family History Myths Dispelled
 * Polish Gen Web
 * Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan
 * African American Genealogy
 * Researching Orphans

Local Area Resources

 * Downriver Genealogical Society

Family Activities

 * Family Reunions
 * Family History Activities for Children: 3-11
 * Family History Activities for Youth: 12-?
 * Personal History - Family Activities
 * Youth and Family Summer Challenge -Family History
 * Involve Children and Youth in Family History
 * Photos – An Innovative Way to Introduce Youth to Family History
 * Family History Activities for Youth

Youth Program Assistance

 * Youth Family History Consultant Training - All welcome.


 * Young Women Personal Progress - You have a noble responsibility to use your strength and influence for good. Let us help you achieve your Personal Progress goals. Faith Value Project: Take a family history class at the Family History Center, and collect stories of your relatives or others who have demonstrated faith. You may also interview family members or others and record their names. See also: Personal Progress Award.


 * Duty to God - The LDS Duty to God Certificate Requirements: Deacon - Family Activities: 4. Keep a written record of your family history. Ask a parent or the ward family history consultant to help you prepare a 4-generation pedigree chart. Priest - Family Activities: 9. Submit the names of one of your ancestors for temple work or write a 500-word personal history. See also: Duty to God Award.

BSA



 * BSA - Duty to God requirements - for all Scouts.


 * Boy Scout Merit Badge in Genealogy - We can help you accomplish your BSA goals for this merit badge. Troop classes available. Fill out the Genealogy Merit Badge Worksheet. Please prepare carefully and call us for an appointment with one of our merit badge counselors.

Volunteer at the Center
''For those who want to develop and share their knowledge of family history and genealogy. Please email the FHC Director (Sheptoski-Forbush) at MII_RIVERVIEW@LDSMAIL.NET for an interview.''