Raleigh North Carolina FamilySearch Center

The Raleigh Family History Center serves Raleigh and Eastern Wake County.



Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 5060 Six Forks Rd Raleigh NC 27609 United States
 * This is not a mailing address, but only the physical address of the Center.
 * Main entrance is on the south side of the building (small parking lot), in the back.
 * Door is located at top of stairs.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-919-783-7752

E-mail:


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

Open Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-1pm

Tuesday and Wednesday 7:00pm-8:30pm

Saturdays by appointment

Holiday Schedule: 

Closed for the following in 2016:


 * LDS General Conference, Saturday, April 3
 * Independence Day, Monday, July 4
 * LDS General Conference, Saturday, October 1
 * Thanksgiving, November 21-26
 * Christmas/New Years, December 19-31

Inclement Weather:

Closed when the Wake County School System is closed. If in doubt, please call before coming.

Class Schedule
At 7-8pm, every third Thursday of the month, January through October, we have a class on various family history related topics. Please register online to attend at raleighfhc.eventbrite.com.

January 21, 2016, 7-8pm 

Adding Memories to FamilySearch Family Tree

May 19, 2016, 7-8pm  Using the FamilySearch Wiki to Find Sources June 16, 2016, 7-8pm  FamilySearch Wiki- Part II Learn more about the FamilySearch wiki and how to share what you know with others. Learn how to contribute to the Wiki. You do not need to have attended last month's class to be a part of this one.

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.

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.
 * Several genealogy software programs are available to try on the patron computers.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 10 patron computers
 * 1 microform reader/copier (makes digital copies in addition to printouts)
 * 1 multimedia card reader
 * 1 photocopier
 * 2 black and white laser printers

Center Services
We offer one-on-one sessions with an expert on various topics. Appointments can be made online here .

Resources in the Local Area

 * Apex Family History Center 590 Bryan Drive Apex, NC 27502 919-303-2012
 * Durham Family History Center 1050 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Chapel Hill, NC 919-967-0988
 * Olivia Raney Public Library 9016 Carya Drive Raleigh, NC 919-250-1196
 * North Carolina State Archives &amp; Library 109 East Jones Street Raleigh, NC Archive Search Room: 919-807-7310 State Library/Genealogy: 919-807-7460

Links

 * Raleigh FHC Patron Notification List - Receive email notifications of changes and events at the Raleigh Family History Center. This is a low volume list.

Volunteer at the Center

 * Need additional help on most shifts
 * Teach patron classes

Please contact [mailto:nc_raleigh@ldsmail.net nc_raleigh@ldsmail.net] if you are interested in volunteering or have questions.