Pierre South Dakota Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map: Location Map

Address: 506 N Jefferson Ave Pierre, SD 57501


 * This is not a mailing address. Due to limited staff, Pierre Family History Center is unable to respond to mail inquiries.

Phone:  605-224-2586

E-mail:  SD_Pierre@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday: By appointment 1:00pm-7:00pm
 * Wednesday:  3:30pm-7:30pm
 * 3rd Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm - Open Class at 9:30

Holiday Schedule: 


 * Closed July 4th week
 * Closed Thanksgiving week
 * Closed last two weeks in December
 * '''Closed 1st weekend in Apr/Oct for General Conference.


 * We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather or illness. Please call for information about unexpected alterations to our normal operation hours.

Calendar and Events: 

Class Schedule:

 * Third Saturday of the month at 9:30 pm, except November and December.
 * Go here to see schedule and download handouts.

Staff Training Meetings:

 * Third Saturday of the month, at 9:10 am except November and December.

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

 * 4 computers 1 digital microfilm/microfiche reader for patron use.

Resources in the Local Area

 * South Dakota State Archives
 * 900 Governors Drive
 * Pierre, South Dakota 57501