Nampa Idaho Family History Center



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Address:


 * 101 N Canyon Street Nampa Idaho 83651-2050 United States


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-208-467-5827
 * E-Mail: [mailto:Nampafamilyhistorycenter@gmail.com Nampafamilyhistorycenter@gmail.com]

Open Hours: NEW HOURS - STARTING MAY 1ST - SUNDAY 1PM TO 5PM
 * Monday: Closed
 * Tuesday: 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
 * Wednesday: 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
 * Thursday: 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
 * Friday: Closed
 * OPEN SATURDAY 1 PM TO 5 PM
 * OPEN SUNDAY 1PM TO 5 PM
 * We are looking for more volunteers. if you are interested please call us at 1-208-467-5827 to get information on how you can help serve.

Classes and or Workshops
Classes or workshops may be requested for your group. These may be scheduled at the Family History Center by calling us at 208 467-5827 to schedule a time for your group.

See class schedule below to sign up for a class.

Classes for individuals sponsored by the Family History Center
 New Consultant and Leadership Class 

These classes are for Ward or Stake Temple and Family History Consultants AND Ward or Stake Temple and Family History Leaders.

Have you wondered what your responsibilities are and how to get started? Would you like to know where to find resources for continued learning?

This class is for you!  Ward Consultants class is on the fourth Tuesday each month at 7 pm

 Leadership class is on the fourth Thursday each month at 7 pm

Walk-ins are always welcome

 Basic Family History Research 

This is a series of classes for those inexperienced in Family History Research and those who want a brush-up on knowledge and skills. Each of the twelve classes will cover topics ranging from instruction in use of the FamilySearch website and its navigation as well as an explanation of the research process and its tools, and resources for continued learning and personal problem solving. You have the option of attending all of the classes or only those that meet your current interests and needs.

Participants in this class must have an open, free, FamilySearch account. If you need assistance to open an account, please visit the Nampa Family History Center during open hours, where volunteers will be available to help you.

Walk-ins are always welcome

 Intermediate Family History Research 

These are NOT beginner classes. This series of classes is designed for individuals who already have a functional understanding of the FamilySearch program and its navigation. In addition, they should feel comfortable with the basic research process and tools. The class will explore the process of actual research beyond the "hints." Through the coming year we will be looking at topics such as Vital Records Research, Finding and Linking Documentation, Historical Newspaper Research, and much more!

One of these classes will be offered each month on the first and third Tuesday nights. Check the schedule for class times. If we find there is sufficient demand, more class options could be offered. Please let us know your needs.

Walk-ins are always welcome

Class Schedule for August 2022

Tuesday August 2

10 am - Historical Records

7 pm - Finding Sources

Thursday August 4th

7 pm - Historical Records

Tuesday August 9th

10 am - FamilySearch Catalog

Thursday August 11th

7pm - FamilySearch Catalog

Tuesday August 16th

10am - Searching Records

7pm - Finding Sources

Thursday August 18th

7pm - Searching Records

Tuesday August 23rd

10am - Merging people

7pm - Temple and Family History Consultants

Thursday August 25th

7pm - Temple and Family History Leaders

Tuesday August 30th

10 am - Attaching Memories

Class Schedule for September 2022

Thursday September 1st

7pm - Attaching Memories

Tuesday September 6th

10am - Tips and Tricks

7pm - Newspapers

Thursday September 8th

7pm - Tips and Tricks

Tuesday September 13th

10am - Valuable Skills

Thursday September 15th

7pm - Valuable Skills

Tuesday September 20th

10am - Tools for Images

7pm - Newspapers

Thursday September 22

7pm - Tools for Images

Tuesday September 27th

10am - How To Interview and Write Stories

Thursday September 30th

7pm - How To Interview and Write Stories

Preparations for Groups Attending the Family History Center
1. GROUPS: Please have each Person Create a FamilySearch Account Before Coming to Class


 * a. Bring up the Internet on their home computer.
 * b. Click on the address bar (the words will turn blue) and type “familysearch.org” and tap the Enter key.
 * c. Click on “Sign In” which is found toward the top right side of the screen.
 * d. A sign in screen will appear. Click on “Create New Account.”
 * e. Click on “FamilySearch Account” and then click “Continue” and then follow the instructions on that screen.

2. Family Research: If you are coming to find, or learn how to find, ancestors for whom you want to do temple work, please bring a filled-out Four Generation Pedigree Chart. If you do not have that information, please bring the names, birth or death dates, and birth or death places of ancestors who have passed on (one to four names will be helpful).

3. Indexing: If your group is coming to do Indexing, you will only need to create their FamilySearch Account before coming.

Premium Research Websites
The following Premium Subscription Websites are available for use, free of charge, at the Center:


 * 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
 * Newspapers.com
 * Alexander Street Press-The American Civil War
 * Ancestry.com
 * Findmypast
 * Footnote.com
 * The Genealogist
 * Godfrey Memorial Library
 * Heritage Quest Online
 * Historic Map Works Library Edition
 * Paper Trail
 * World Vital Records

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