Madison Wisconsin Family History Center

Center Location, Hours, and Contact
Location Map:  Location on Map

Address: 4505 Regent St Madison, WI 53705


 * We are in the church, just inside the Southwest entrance off the parking lot.


 * Language: English

Phone: 608-238-4844

E-mail:  wi_madison@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours: 


 * 3rd Tuesday:  9:00am-12:00pm
 * 4th Tuesday:  9:00am-12:00pm
 * Usual 1st Thursday: 6:00pm-9:00pm
 * 2nd Saturday:  9:00am-12:00pm
 * other appointments made by patrons, others welcome.

April First Thursday evening 6:00-9:00pm April 2

New appointment Saturday 10:00-12:00pm April 7 Second Saturday morning 9:00am-12:00pm April 11 New appointment Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm April 18 Third Tuesday morning 9:00am-12:00pm April 21 Fourth Tuesday morning 9:00am-12:00pm April 28

++If these hours do not work for you, it is possible to make an appointment with Judy McDonald. To insure staff availabiilty, please make appointments 1-2 weeks prior to date needed. Judy's phone (608) 358-4932

Calendar and Events
Dane County Area Genealogy Society meeting :

1st Thursday of every month: 7pm in the chapel

Regent Street building (same as the FHC)

Collections

 * Patrons' Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.


 * Indefinite Film Collection -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, Large collection of German films etc.


 * Book Collection: -- Library of donated family histories, books about genealogy of different locations, maps of other countries, dictionaries in other languages to help with translation of films World locations research outlines

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

 * 8 microfilm readers, 2 upright oriented machines


 * 1 microfilm/microfiche reader with electric wind/rewind (upright)
 * 1 Minolta reader/printer, (upright) not digitized
 * 4 computers w/shared printer


 * large table for spreading out work and comfy chairs

Resources in the Local Area
WI State Historical Society

Vesterheim Genealogical Center and Naeseth Library - Norwegian/American heritage

Volunteer at the Center
If you're interested in volunteering, please call our center and ask for Judy McDonald.