Ridgecrest California Family History Center

The Ridgecrest Family History Center is here to assist you in searching out your ancestors. The Center is designed to provide the resources you need to do your research. The area that the Center serves includes eastern Kern County. (Information in italics below is guidance for you and should be deleted as you fill out the page. Remove italics from other text by selecting the text and clicking the "I" box in the Toolbar above.)

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 1) 1031 S. Norma Street (northwest corner of Bataan and Norma) Ridgecrest, California
 * 2) Drive to the parking lot on the west side. Ring the bell for entrance near the double doors on the west side of the building. (Include information about your center that would be helpful for first time visitors such which entrance in the building to use, parking, etc. Use as many or as few bullet points as needed.) 
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Phone: 760-375-6998 (during hours of operation)

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Open Hours:Tues. 9AM-3PM, 6:30PM-9PM; Wed. 9AM-3PM; Thurs. 9AM-3PM, 6:30PM-9PM; Fri. 9AM-3PM; Sat. noon-3PM

Holiday Schedule: Closed on Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
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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. (Note to FHC: Not all FHCs have access to this portal. If you do not, you will want to remove this entire bullet. If you do have access to it, just remove this text in italics.)

Hardware and Equipment

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Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
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Links
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Volunteer at the Center
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