Arvada Colorado Family History Center

Closed today, Thursday Jan 24, due to weather
We are a locally operated Family Search Center, located in Arvada, Colorado. We serve Arvada and the southern portion of Westminster.


 * Our center's services are free and open to the public.
 * We have seven computers with internet access, including free access to many subscription-based family history sites such as Ancestry.com, findmypast.com and MyHeritage.com
 * We invite all who are interested in family history to visit our center.
 * Our center has microfilm and a microfiche readers for patrons' use.
 * Family History Center volunteers can show you how to use the center’s resources. To make your visit most effective, collect and organize the information you already have. Bring as much information as you have about the ancestor you wish to research, including available birth, marriage and death information. FHC staff can help you use that information to begin filling in your family tree!

Center Contacts and Hours
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)
 * The entrance to the Family History Center is at the rear of the building (southeast corner of the building).


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-303-421-0920

Email:


 * CO_Arvada@ldsmail.net

Hours
Please call 303-665-0234 to schedule other times, if staff are available.
 * Tuesdays: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
 * Thursday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
 * Saturdays: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Holiday Schedule:
We are closed for the following holidays and other events:


 * Saturday of Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends
 * April 7 and Oct 6 for General Conference
 * July 4th, 2018
 * October 31st, at 4:00 pm
 * Thanksgiving: November 18 - November 24, 2018
 * December 16 - January 5, 2019
 * If weather is bad (snow)

If you have questions whether the Family History Center is open, call 303-421-0920 or 303-665-0234.

Calendar and Events
The following seminars, workshops, and events are scheduled for the Arvada Family History Center.
 * October 24, 2018 Using Ancestry.com   7:00 PM
 * November 14, 2018 Beginning Research  7:00 PM
 * January 23, 2019 Help with the 2019 Stake Initiative:  How to do Descendancy research using Familysearch.org, Puzzilla and Take-a-name. 7:00 PM
 * February 27, 2019 Using Google to Find Your Ancestors 7:00 PM
 * March 13, 2019 Census Records:  The Backbone of U.S. Research

The Family History Center is located at 7080 Independence Street, Arvada (see map and directions at the top of this page).

Please be aware that some events are held at the Family History Center at the Arvada Stake Center, and others are held at the LDS Alkire Chapel.

The LDS Alkire Chapel is located across the street from the Apex Center on 72nd Avenue between Ward and Alkire Streets.

Staff Training Meetings
We hold Training Meetings for all Temple and Family History Consultants on the second Wednesday of the month, 7:00 PM at the Arvada Stake Center in the Family History Center. Please contact Debbie Orvin (303-717-8956) for topics and other information. Not a Temple and Family History Consultant? You can still attend!

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 such as Ancestry.com.
 * Genealogy database software (Ancestral Quest, Family Insight, Family Tree Maker, Legacy, PAF, RootsMagic)
 * OpenOffice (on selected machines)

Hardware and Equipment

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

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

 * FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: 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 Family History Center
 * Denver Colorado North Family History Center

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