Fort Smith Arkansas Family History Center

The Fort Smith, Arkansas Family History Center serves anyone in western Arkansas or eastern Oklahoma with their genealogy research. We have up-to-date computers that are equipped with premium family websites that would cost an individual over $2000 a year in subscription fees. There is no cost to visit the Family History Center and everyone with an interest in genealogical research is welcome.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map
 * 8712 Horan Drive, Fort Smith, AR 72903-4360 United States
 * The entrance is on the west side of the building. Please knock as the door may be locked during center hours.

Phone: 479-484-5373

E-mail: AR_FortSmith@ldsmail.net

FHC Director: Mary Lue Mondier   479-462-5028

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday  8am.-4pm
 * Wednesday 6pm.-9pm
 * Thursday  9am.-6pm
 *  2 and 4th Saturday 10am.- 2pm.

Holiday Schedule: Closed


 * Thanksgiving
 * Christmas
 * New Years Day
 * When Fort Smith Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

Upcoming EventsClass Schedule
If you cannot manage to attend one of our Saturday Seminars call or email the center and we can

arrange one-on-one training at your convenience.

February 15, 2014


 * '''Using FamilySearch.org resources for finding your ancestors

Learn and share tips and tricks from our staff experts

March 15, 2014

Beginning Family Tree - 

Questions and Answers for new and experienced users.

Future Events

April 21, 2014 Springdale, Arkansas Family History Fair

To Be Announced


 * 40 Day Indexing Challenge for Youth

''Join your friends for a 1 hour instruction class on how to Index historical records. The Kick-off party will begin following the fun class.''

Staff Training Meeting
'''Training for existing Family History Consultants and anyone who wants to be one will be held the 2nd Saturday of the month from 10 - noon. Bring a sack lunch and join the fun.'''

March 8, 2014

April 12, 2014

May 10, 2014

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.
 * The Fort Smith Family History Center has a great collection of genealogy books from neighboring counties and native american resources.

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
Computers, printer/scanner/copier, microfilm and microfiche readers are available to patrons.

Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
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Links
'''Fort Smith Public Library Genealogy Department. 'http://www.fortsmithlibrary.org/genmain.html''

Crawford County, Arkansas FamilySearch WIKI

https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Crawford_County,_Arkansas

Volunteer at the Center
''Anyone with a sincere interest in helping others with their family history research while expanding their own skills are welcomed and encouraged to contact the center. Hours are flexible. The most important thing to bring with you is a desire to serve others.''