Ashburn Virginia Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 21015 Claiborne Pkwy Ashburn VA 20147 United States


 * Language: English
 * Spanish by appointment

Phone:


 * 1-703-858-5930

E-mail:


 * VA_Ashburn@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours: Currently Closed

Note: while we are closed, the Family History Library in Salt Lake City UT provides free look up service - see links below

Holiday Schedule:

The Center is closed on all Federal holidays, the first weekend in April, and the first weekend in October. We are closed during Loudoun County School closures.

During periods of inclement weather, please check before coming to make sure we are open.

Upcoming Events
Registration is now open for RootsTech 2022, the largest family history event in the world. It is open to all, completely virtual and completely free, March 3–5, 2022. RootsTech 2022 registration

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center may have various films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * Books: We have a small collection of genealogy reference books including The Source, Redbook, Handybook for Genealogists, Map Guide to the US Federal Censuses 1790-1920, language dictionaries, and atlases.
 * Extended Film: We have several hundred assorted films for all states and many countries.


 * 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.
 * 9 computer workstations with internet and printer access
 * 4 microfilm readers
 * 2 microfiche readers
 * 1 flatbed scanner
 * 1 digital microfiche/film reader

Staff Research Specialties
(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the Bountiful and Chattanooga FHC pages for examples.)

Resources in the Local Area
Thomas Balch Library 208 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176, 703-737-7195

https://www.leesburgva.gov/departments/thomas-balch-library

Links
Family History Library records look-up service - While we are closed, the Family History Library in Salt Lake City will look up specific records for you, and email you an image of the record or the relevant pages of the book, film, or digital image. This is not a research service and depending on request volume, may take several days or even a week or two

Using the familysearch research wiki - A brief 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

Family History Library Classes and Webinars

BYU classes and webinars/online-webinars/

Classes in the Learning Center

Volunteer at the Center
We welcome volunteers from the community. It's a great way to help others and to learn by doing. You need not be an expert. Ability to use a computer and willingness to become familiar with the FamilySearch website and resources are key. If interested, email the Center with your name and contact information. Someone will follow-up with you.