San Antonio Texas East FamilySearch Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:

Address: 8801 Midcrown, Windcrest, Texas 78239 (at corner of Midcrown and Crestway)


 * The entrance to the Family History Center is clearly marked on the northwest side of the building facing Crestway
 * There is plenty of parking available.
 * Door is kept locked during the day - Patrons should use the door buzzer clearly marked to the left of the door as you are facing it - a staff member will open the door.


 * Location on Map

Phone: 210-656-4111

E-mail: [mailto:tx_sanantonioeast@ldsmail.net tx_sanantonioeast@ldsmail.net]

Hours of Operation:


 * Monday: 12 noon-4:00 pm
 * Tuesday: 9:00 am - 12 noon; 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 * Wednesday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
 * Thursday: 10:00 - 2:00 pm; 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 * Friday: 12 noon - 4:00 pm
 * Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
 * Sunday: CLOSED

2013 Closure Schedule: Closed August 31st - September 2 (Labor Day Weekend), October 5 (General Conference), November 2 (Stake Conference) November 27-30 (Thanksgiving), December 24 - December 31st (Christmas holidays)

8:30 am - 3:50 pm
Pre-registraton started August 14th - if you would like a registration form, send request to the email address above.

A syllabus will be available with pre-registration for $12.00

Lunches will be available with pre-registration for $8.00

Tentative Presentations - 6 classes in each of 6 sessions
Beginning Your Family History DNA – How it Works Google Earth Part A The Grandparent Effect: Involving Youth in Family History Census Research for Beginners Hidden Gems on the “Find a Grave” Website Google Earth Part B 20th Century War Records Creative and Fun Ways to Treasure Your Family History Census Research for Beginners Hidden Gems on the “Find a Grave” Website Google Earth Part B 20th Century War Records Creative and Fun Ways to Treasure Your Family History 10 Habits of Effective Genealogists Photographing &amp; Scanning Pointers Preserving Family Treasured Heirlooms Researching Your Matriarchal Lines Publishing Your Family History with Roots Magic - Part 1 Family Tree – Part A Organizing Your Material Native American Research Publishing Your Family History with Roots Magic – Part B County Websites: an Under-Utilized Resource Family Tree – Part B Indexing: Vital to On-Line Database Searches"

Staff Training Meetings

 * 2nd Wednesday each month @ 7:00 pm @ FHC

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog. Films are now ordered online via internet from your home.  If you do not have internet at home or need assistance, the staff at our Center will be glad to assist. When searching the catalog for a place, search from the biggest to the smallest entity. Example: Texas, Bexar, San Antonio.

 Permanent Film Collection  : We have over a thousand films in-house on permanent loan. When ordering, if you are informed from the Catalog that our Center has a specific film, please call ahead to confirm.

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

 * Our Center has 6 computers, 8 microfilm readers, 4 microfiche readers, 1 microfilm printer, and 2 new printers that serves the 6 computers.