Gloucester Virginia Family History Center

''The Gloucester Virginia Family History Center is a wonderful resource to members of the Gloucester and surrounding communities. We are a film center which means that we not only offer access to books, computers and online resources, but also to ordering and viewing microfilm and microfiche from the worlds largest collection of records.' ''

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:
 * Location Map

Address:


 * 6846 Short Ln Gloucester VA 23061 United States
 * Coming from the 17, turn right onto Short Ln.
 * Our building is on the right after you pass Gloucester High School.
 * When pulling into the parking lot, park near the first doors of the building.
 * You'll find our Center right inside those doors on your left.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-804-695-1162

E-mail:


 * VA_Gloucester@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours: 


 * Tuesdays:10:00am-12:00pm
 * Wednesdays:6:30pm-8:00pm
 * All other days by appointment

Holiday Schedule:

Closed all state federal holidays:

Upcoming Events
Microfiche Sorting Party - Tuesday, July 10th at 10AM, at the center. Come help us organize our collection of microfiche, upon completion of this project we'll have a large library of microfiche availabe for patrons to use in the center.

Class Schedule

 * Tuesday nights, Sept. 18th - Oct. 9th, Genealogy Class 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (Instruction followed by workshop)Contact us to register as space is limited.

Collections
 

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
 * Printers
 * Microfilm Readers (ability to photograph imgaes)
 * Microfiche Readers (ability to photograph images)

Staff Research Specialties
Technology help

Resources in the Local Area
Gloucester Library

Gloucester Genealogical Society

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * 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.

http://www.vgs.org/

Volunteer at the Center
''We are always looking for people with technology skills and/or genealogy skills to help volunteer their time to staff the center. Please contact Olivia Jewell 435-764-6000 or visit us during operating hours to inquire further.''