Parker Colorado Family History Center

The Parker Family History Center is open to the public and serves Parker, Franktown, Elizabeth, Castle Rock, Centennial, Aurora, and surrounding southeast Denver area.

Center Contacts and Hours

 * Location Map
 * Address: 7160 E Bayou Gulch Rd, Parker, CO 80134 United States


 * Language:English
 * Phone: 1-720-851-0916'''
 * E-mail: CO_Parker@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:
 * Tuesday: 9:00am-4:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm
 * Wednesday: 6:00pm-9:00pm
 * Thursday: 9:00am-4:00pm
 * Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm

Holiday Schedule: Closed all major holidays and snow days.

Calendar and Events

 * Monthly German-Prussian-Polish-Jewish Genealogy (Central- Eastern European) is offered by Mark Rabideau (http: many-roads.com) on the 2nd Thursday of very month between 1:00- 2:30. Workshop supporting materials are available here.
 * Monthly Roots Magic User's Group meets every 2nd Wednesday 1:00 pm.
 * Monthly Center Staff and Consultant Training meets every 3rd Thursday evening at 7:00 pm. This discussion/presentation/workshop focuses on what's new in FamilySearch, and regular presenters dig deeper into various tools and resources for ward family history consultants, ward priesthood leaders and center staff.  We regularly cover the FamilySearch 'partner sites' and genealogy related software.   This meeting is open to all interested persons.

Center Resources
The Parker Family History has 10 computer stations with internet connection access. Personal laptops can also be connected to the internet.

There is a "Reading Room" to view microfilms that have been ordered from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. There are 6 microfilm readers and 1 microfiche reader.

Coming soon there will be a "Record My Story Room" to record your families stories.

Your family photos, documents and records can be digitized at the Parker Family History Center. Bring your pictures, slides, and use one of two scanners to digitize your families memories and treasured documents.

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * Daughters of the American Revolution Index, Daughters of Utah Pioneers: Faith and Fortitude vol. 1-4, and other collections.

Premium Websites with Free Family History Center Access

 * 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
 * Access Newspaper Archive
 * Alexander Street Press
 * The American Civil War Research Database with Letters, Diaries, Images, &amp; Photographs
 * Women and Social Movements in the United States
 * Ancestry.com - Institution version
 * ArkivDigital Online
 * Create Your Who Do You Think You Are? - for free!
 * Findmypast.com - Institution version
 * Fold3
 * The Genealogist
 * Godfrey Memorial Library
 * Heritage Quest Online
 * Historic Map Works - Library Edition
 * Legacy Stories
 * My Heritage - Library Edition
 * Origins.net
 * Paper Trail
 * ProQuest Obituaries Listings
 * Puzzilla.org - Premium Services
 * World Vital Records

Center Services

 * Personal Assistance
 * Schedule group visits - 720-851-0916
 * Discovery experiences for the whole family

Staff Research Specialties
The Parker Family History Center has over 22 volunteer workers available to assist patrons. Call to find which time and day will be your best volunteer helper for the specific area you are searching. Each volunteer has their specialties of research. European, Swedish, Scottish, Maps, colonial, etc.

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