Reno Nevada Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map: Location Map

Address: 4751 Neil Road, Reno, Nevada 89502-5878


 * Our center is located within the Neil Rd, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints church building; on the corner of Neil Rd and Filbert across the street from Smithridge Elementary School.
 * Park on the west end of the parking lot and enter the building either through the main entrance facing Filbert, or the west end entrance.


 * Language: English

Phone: 1-775-826-1130

E-mail: [mailto:NV_Reno@familyhistorymail.org NV_Reno@familyhistorymail.org]

Open Hours: 

We are finally going to open with a SOFT opening on Tuesdays, beginning July 13, 2021! More days and hours will be coming as we are able to staff the center.


 * Tuesday: 10:00am-2:00pm
 * Wednesday: 
 * Thursday: 
 * CLOSING DATES for the HOLIDAYS 2021:
 * CLOSED:
 * Thanksgiving WEEK: Nov. 22-26
 * Christmas WEEK: Dec. 20-24
 * New Year's WEEK: Dec. 27 - Jan. 1
 * Also open by appointment. Call Ed Draper at (775) 772-5359 to schedule an appointment.
 * New Year's WEEK: Dec. 27 - Jan. 1
 * Also open by appointment. Call Ed Draper at (775) 772-5359 to schedule an appointment.
 * Also open by appointment. Call Ed Draper at (775) 772-5359 to schedule an appointment.
 * Also open by appointment. Call Ed Draper at (775) 772-5359 to schedule an appointment.
 * Also open by appointment. Call Ed Draper at (775) 772-5359 to schedule an appointment.

Holiday Schedule:


 * Closed all major holidays. (See above)

Class Schedule

 * Every Wednesday at 1:00 pm, we have "hands on" computer classes.

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, etc.


 * Book Collection: We have a large collection of books that cover Reno, Washoe county, and various countries throughout the world. Our center also houses the Parkin collection of records from north western Nevada and parts of north eastern California.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This center has access to the Portal page, which gives free access, within the center, to premium family history software and websites that would generally charge for subscriptions. These include:
 * Ancestry.com
 * Findmypast
 * MyHeritage
 * and more


 * Full access to FamilySearch databases and help using FamilySearch Family Tree.

Hardware and Equipment
Our center is equipped with both microfilm and microfiche readers, 9 computers, 3 printers, and 1 copier for your convenience.

We also have a scanner.

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
Reno - Sparks Indian Colony 98 Colony Rd. Reno, Nevada 89502 775-329-2936

Nevada Historical Society 1650 N Virginia St Reno, Nevada 89503 775-688-1190

Washoe County Courthouse 75 Court St, Reno, Nevada 89520 775-328-3260


 * County Health Dept., birth, death, burial records starting in 1900
 * County Clerk, divorce, probate, court, naturalization records starting in 1862
 * County Recorder, land records starting in 1962, marriage records starting in 1871

Washoe County Public Libraries 301 S Center St Reno, Nevada 89501 775-327-8300

Sparks Museum and Cultural Center 814 Victorian Ave Sparks, NV 89431 775-355-1144

Nevada State Library and Archives 100 N. Stewart St. Carson City, NV 89701 775-684-3313

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: 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.

Volunteer at the Center
We always need volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Kathy at 775-240-5588.