Arvada Colorado FamilySearch Center

Center Contacts and Hours
 June 1 - Aug 31, 2023: 

For the month of June: open Saturdays only 10 a.m - 4 p.m.

For the month of July: open Thursdays only 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For the month of Aug: open Tuesdays only 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Closed Saturday Sep 2 for Labor Day

Regualr hours will be resumed beginning Tuesday, Sep 5, 2023

Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Closed Saturday Oct 30, 2023

Closed Nov 20 - 25, 2023 for Thanksgiving

Location Map:
 * Location Map

Address:


 * 7080 Independence St Arvada CO 80004-1649 United States
 * We are located two blocks south and one block east of 72nd and Kipling. (see link to map, above)
 * Parking and entrance to the FamilySearch Center is at the rear of the building (southeast corner of the building).


 * Language: English

Contact:


 * CO_Arvada@familyhistorymail.org


 * Please text 720-982-5301 [Center director] with questions or to schedule other times (dependent upon staff availability)

Open to the Public
The FamilySearch Center at 7080 Independence Street, Arvada (see map and directions at the top of this page) is open to the public at no charge. Please come in for a Family History Adventure!

Premium Websites Available through the FamilySearch Center Portal

 * 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.

Alexander Street Press - American Civil War

American Ancestors

Ancestry - Institution Version

ArkivDigital - Sweden

FamNet - New Zealand

Findmypast - UK

Fold3 - formerly Footnote - US Military records

Geneanet - Europe

Irish Ancestors

MyHeritage - Library Edition

NewspaperArchive.com

Paper Trail - 19th century US western migration

Puzzilla - Premium Services

Hardware and Equipment

 * 7 PCs with large screens and internet connections
 * 1 networked printer
 * 1 microfilm reader
 * 1 microfiche/film scanner
 * 1 flatbed scanner

Staff Research Specialties
Latin and South America, England, Denmark

Resources in the Local Area

 * The Foothills Genealogical Society is an excellent resource in our area. It serves the Clear Creek county, Gilpin county, Jefferson county and Park county Colorado genealogical community. For more information about services offered, go to Foothills Genealogy

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.


 * Golden Colorado FamilySearch Center
 * Denver Colorado North FamilySearch Center

Volunteer at the Center
We are always looking for members of the community who can help us staff the Arvada FamilySearch Center for a few hours a week. This helps us keep the Center open, and could help us extend hours in the future.