Dartmouth Nova Scotia Family History Centre

The Dartmouth Nova Scotia Family History Center located in Halifax County serves the province of Nova Scotia as well as patrons visiting from the remaining three Atlantic provinces and other areas of Canada and the United States. We have 5 regular volunteers trained to help the numerous patrons who visit the Center each year. The Center is dedicated to providing education and support for the family history community in Historic Nova Scotia.

Location and Map


 * 46 Cumberland Drive, Dartmouth ( Cole Harbour ), Nova Scotia, B2V 2C7 Canada
 * Location on Map
 * The Entrance on the opposite side as the temple.

Contact Information


 * Inquiries : 1-902-406-5644
 * Family History Centre : 1-902-426-0628
 * E-mail : [mailto:NS_Dartmouth@ldsmail.net NS_Dartmouth@ldsmail.net ]

Hours of Operation

Call to book one-on-one appointments with staff

         902-406-5644 ~ Rhonda Cole 


 * Tuesdays      10 am - 2 pm
 * Wednesdays  6 pm - 9 pm
 * Saturdays       1 pm - 4 pm
 * Possibility of other times for one-on-one appointments as staffing permits.

Upcoming Events
NOVEMBER FAMILY HISTORY FAIR

CALL ANNA DAVIDSON TO REGISTER 902-624-9575

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This centre has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * Over 2400 Films on file permanently in the Center, we also have on permanent file several hundred Microfiche.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This centre has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the centre to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 5 internet serviced computers, 4 microfilm readers, printer (10 cents a sheet), limited colection of Books and Family Files on hand. 

Centre Services
All staff are trained in the standard research techniques and can assist all Patrons.

Staff Research Specialties
Vince Vincent specialist in Military Records

Rhonda Cole specialist in Family Search Program and Canadian Research

Christine Mepham specialist in United Kingdom Research

Links
https://www.novascotiagenealogy.com/

Volunteer at the Centre
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