York Pennsylvania Family History Center

The York Family History Center has 5 computers that can be used to do research on family ancestors. We have 2 film readers and knowledgeable consultants to help you.

= As of March, 13, 2020: In compliance with direction given by the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and concerns of health pertaining to COVID 19, the York Family History Center will remain closed until further direction is received. =

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location on Map

Address:


 * 2100 Hollywood Dr. York, PA 17403 United States
 * Use the parking lot found beside the entrance to Queensgate Shopping Center.
 * Ring the doorbell on the left side of the back door to enter the building.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 717-846-4539 or 717-495-3773 (leave a message)

E-Mail:


 * PA_York@familyhistorymail.org

 As of March, 13, 2020: 

= In compliance with direction given by the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and concerns of health pertaining to COVID 19, the York Family History Center will remain closed until further direction is received. = Once this closure is lifted, normal hours will be as follows:

 Tuesday 


 * Morning: 9:00 am - noon
 * Evening: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

 Wednesday 


 * Morning: 9:00 am - noon
 * Evening: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

 Thursday 


 * Morning: 9:00 am - noon

 Third Saturday 


 *  Morning:  9:00 am - noon

Closures include the following:

Inclement Weather decisions follow according to York County Schools closures and delays.

Holiday closures for 2020 include:


 * General Conference Weekends: the weekends of the first Sunday of April and October
 * Major Holidays: Memorial Day Weekend; Independence Day; Labor Day Weekend; Thanksgiving Week; The weeks of Christmas through New Year's.
 * Thanksgiving Week (close Nov 24 and reopen Dec 1)
 * The weeks of Christmas and New Year (close Dec 21 and reopen Jan 6)

Class Schedule
Center Resources

Collections

 * 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.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 5 Computers
 * 2 Microfilm Readers
 * Scanner, Please bring a USB, if you want to save your scanned photos anywhere besides Family Tree
 * Printer

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.