Kenosha Wisconsin Family History Center

THIS CENTER SERVES KENOSHA AND RACINE COMMUNITIES AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location of Kenosha Wisconsin Family History Center on Map

Address:


 * 1444 30th Ave N Kenosha WI 53144 United States


 * Language: English (we have access to Spanish-Speaking - call for appointment)

Phone:


 * 1-262-552-7816 office
 * 1-262-880-4978 director (Mary-Ann Abbott)

E-mail:


 * WI_Kenosha@ldsmail.net

Open Hours: (2017) 


 * Tuesday: (1st and 3rd) 10:00am-12:00 pm
 * Tuesday: 6:30pm-8:30 pm


 * Wednesday: 6:30pm-8:30 pm
 * Thursday: 10:00am-12:00 pm
 * Thursday: 6:30pm-8:30 pm
 * Thursday: 6:30pm-8:30 pm

* 2017 Scheduled Closings:

May 17, 18; July 3-8; Nov 1, 2, 20-25; Dec 25 - Jan 1, 2018


 * May be closed unexpectedly for inclement weather! Please call the director if you have questions...(262)880-4978 (Mary-Ann Abbott)

History Center Features offered:

INDEXING NIGHTS THE 2nd THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 6 - 8:30 pm

FREE ACCESS TO "PREMIUM" FAMILY RESEARCH WEBSITES


 * The library provides free use of several family history research websites that normally require a subscription fee for access. Visit the library to see a listing of the available sites. Shown below are many popular ones:

Ancestry.com

Access Newspaper Archive

Alexander Street Press, American Civil War

19th Century British Library Newspapers digital archive

ArkivDigital Online

Create Your Who Do You think You Are? Story for free

findmypast-http://findmypast.co.uk

...1911 British Census(England and Wales)

Fold3

Historic Map Works Library Edition

Paper Trail

Kinpoint Premium

MyHeritage- Library Edition

ProQuest Obituary Listings

Puzzilla

World Vital Records

...and much more...

We also have access to microfilms, microfiche.

*We always have Family History Consultants here who donate their time to assist you.

*Class Schedule: Indexing on the second Thursday evening of every month 6:00pm - 8:30pm
(Come in anytime during class time; we have snacks and will show you how to index!)

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * There are some microfilms and microfiche on site for patrons' use

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.

Hardware and Equipment

 * The center has 4 large, touch-screen computers, 2 film readers, a microfiche reader with a state-of-the-art scanner/printer