York Pennsylvania Family History Center

The York Family History Center has 5 computers that can be used to do research on family ancestors. We have 2 film readers and knowledgeable consultants to help you.

= As of March, 13, 2020: In compliance with direction given by the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and concerns of health pertaining to COVID 19, the York Family History Center will remain closed until further direction is received. =

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location on Map

Address:


 * 2100 Hollywood Dr. York, PA 17403 United States
 * Use the parking lot found beside the entrance to Queensgate Shopping Center.
 * Ring the doorbell on the left side of the back door to enter the building.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 717-846-4539 or 717-495-3773 (leave a message)

E-Mail:


 * PA_York@familyhistorymail.org

 As of March, 13, 2020: 

= In compliance with direction given by the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and concerns of health pertaining to COVID 19, the York Family History Center will remain closed until further direction is received. = Once this closure is lifted, normal hours will be as follows:

 Tuesday 


 * Morning: 9:00 am - noon
 * Evening: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

 Wednesday 


 * Morning: 9:00 am - noon
 * Evening: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

 Thursday 


 * Morning: 9:00 am - noon

 Third Saturday 


 *  Morning:  9:00 am - noon

Closures include the following:

Inclement Weather decisions follow according to York County Schools closures and delays.

Holiday closures for 2020 include:


 * General Conference Weekends: the weekends of the first Sunday of April and October
 * Major Holidays: Memorial Day Weekend; Independence Day; Labor Day Weekend; Thanksgiving Week; The weeks of Christmas through New Year's.
 * Thanksgiving Week (2020: close Nov 23 and reopen Dec 1)
 * The weeks of Christmas and New Year (2020: close Dec 21 and reopen Jan 5)

Class Schedule
Center Resources

Collections

 * 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.
 * Ancestral Quest—Ancestral Quest is a genealogy management tool. Users will find that it looks and feels very much like PAF 5.2, with several new features and utilities. Version 15. Learn more: http://www.ancquest.com/index.htm
 * Legacy—Legacy Family Tree can be used to map your ancestors around the world, create beautiful wall charts, and cite your sources. It also includes an interview center that will assist you in asking the right questions to help capture important memories before it's too late, and much, much more. Learn more by visiting http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/
 * RootsMagic—RootsMagic Genealogy Software is a genealogy management tool. AutoMatch will automatically match people in your RootsMagic file with FamilySearch, all without requiring user intervention. This gets rid of one of the biggest obstacles to using your own personal data with FamilySearch Family Tree and lets you get on with sharing your information to and from FamilySearch and preparing names for temple work. Learn more by visiting http://www.rootsmagic.com/
 * Scan to FamilySearch—This app is available on our Lexmark multi-function printers in our family history center. https://www.familysearch.org/help/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Scan-to-FamilySearch-application-for-Lexmark-multi-function-printers&lang=en

Hardware and Equipment

 * 5 Computers
 * 2 Microfilm Readers, Our readers are no longer linked to a computer for printing. Please bring a camera/cell phone to capture images.
 * Printer/ Scanner, Please bring a USB, if you want to save your scanned photos anywhere besides FamilySeach Memories.

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: 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.