Durham North Carolina Family History Center



We serve Durham, Orange, Caswell, Person, Alamance and northern Chatham counties.

Volunteer at the Center
If you would like to volunteer at the center email: NC_Durham@familyhistorymail.org

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 1050 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Chapel Hill NC 27514 United States
 * Park in the first parking lot on the left.
 * The door to the center is at the far end of the lot.
 * Ring the doorbell to the left of the door.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-919-967-0988

E-mail:


 * NC_Durham@familyhistorymail.org

Normal Hours:

Tue, Thur, Sat 10am - 2pm

Tue, Thur 7pm - 9pm

Wed, 6pm - 8pm Google Meet virtual assistance. Email: NC_Durham@familyhistorymail.org for a 30 minute appointment.

Other notes:

When visiting a Family History Center, please remember to bring the following:


 * 1) Your passwords for all accounts that you may be using
 * 2) A thumb drive to be used for saving information or copying documents
 * 3) A pencil
 * 4) A highlighter
 * 5) Paper for note taking (the Center does have scrap paper for your use)

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center may have various 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. Including Ancestry and Fold3.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 8 patron computers
 * 5 microfilm readers
 * 2 microfiche readers
 * 2 black and white laser printers

Resources in the Local Area
Olivia Raney Public Library 9016 Cary Drive Raleigh, NC 919-250-1196

North Carolina State Archives &amp; Library 109 East Jones Street Raleigh, NC Archive Search Room: 919-807-7310 State Library/Genealogy: 919-807-7460

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.