Texarkana-New Boston Texas Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location on Map

Address:


 * 3701 Moores Ln TexarkanaTX 75503 United States
 * Parking closest to Center entrance is on the south-east corner of the building.
 * Use the doorbell at the south-east corner door.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-903-831-5225

Email:


 * TX_TexarkanaNewBoston@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday:1:00pm-5:00pm
 * Thursday:1:00pm-5:00pm

Holiday Schedule:

Closed week of Christmas

Closed when severe weather is present

Upcoming Events
Saturday May 30, 2015...Tombstone Treasure Hunt. We will be documenting the Honeywell Cemetery in Texarkana Arkansas.

SCHEDULE

- Meet at FHC 10 am for instructions and guidance. Bring digital camera, smart phone, camera phone, ipad etc. Bring a sack lunch, dessert will be provided

- Wear slacks/jeans and sturdy shoes as this is an older cemetery.

- Hunt Tombstones and take pictures 10:30 am to 12:45 pm

- Back at Family History Center about 1 pm we will enjoy our lunch's and and a yummy dessert for 30-40 minutes.

- From 2 pm to 4 pm we will load our "Treasures" (pictures) on to Find A Grave.



Staff Training Meetings

 * Last Thursday every month 2 pm

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the 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

 * 3 computers with access to the FHC Portal and the free premium family history software and websites. Also have 3 microfilm readers and 3 microfiche readers.  We have microfilm and microfiche and numerous books, periodicals and maps.  You can save data using USB Flash Drive or print with our printer.

Staff Research Specialties

 * Resources for German and Spanish translation and research.
 * Can assist Cub Scouts with Heritage Belt Loop and Pin, Boy Scouts with Genealogy Merit Badge

Resources in the Local Area

 * Texarkana Genealogical Society
 * Texarkana Historical Society
 * Texarkana Public Library
 * Southwest Regional Archives located at Old Washington Arkansas
 * Little River Genealogical Society, Ashdown AR
 * New Boston TX Genealogical Society

Volunteer at the Center

 * Contact the FHC for information if interested in volunteering.