Raleigh North Carolina Family History Center

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

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * Address: 5060 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
 * 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.
 * Link to map: Raleigh Family History Center

Phone: 919-783-7752

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

Open Hours


 * Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 9am-1pm
 * Tues &amp; Wed: 6:30pm-8:30pm

Holiday Schedule: Thanksgiving: closed Nov 21-24; Christmas: closed Dec 19-Jan 2

Inclement Weather: Closed when the Wake County School System is closed

Upcoming Events
June 21st, 7pm-8pm: How to Write the Story of Your Life taught by Vicky Myers. Please register or call 919-783-7752 to request a seat.

Class Schedule
At 7-8pm, every third Thursday of the month, January through October, we have a class on various family history related topics.

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.
 * Donated Book Collection. See online catalog at www.gurulib.com/RaleighFHC

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
 * 4 microfilm readers
 * 2 microform copiers (1 makes digital copies in addition to printouts)
 * 1 flatbed scanner
 * 1 multimedia card reader
 * 1 photocopier
 * 2 black and white laser printers

Staff Research Specialties

 * Organizing Your Research - Vicky Myers, Monday 9am-1pm shift

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 Online Book Catalog
 * 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
 * Update online catalog (books and films)
 * Teach patron classes

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