Abbotsford British Columbia Family History Centre

== Effective 12 March 2020 the Centre is CLOSED until further notice due to COVID-19. Please reach out to us via email at bc_abbotsford@familyhistorymail.org if any assistance is needed. We will update our phone message and this page as soon as we know a reopening date. ==

Centre Contacts
Location: 30635 Blueridge Drive, Abbotsford BC V2T 5W3 Canada

Link to map using Google or other map sites

Phone: 604-852-8043

E-mail: [mailto:bc_abbotsford@familyhistorymail.org bc_abbotsford@familyhistorymail.org]

Regular Schedule (September 2019 to June 2020)
**** During inclement weather call ahead to be sure the Centre is open****


 * Mon. 10:00am - 1:00pm
 * Tue. 6:00pm - 9:00pm
 * Wed. 6:00pm - 9:00pm (closed last Wednesday of every month)
 * Thur. 6:00pm - 9:00pm
 * Fri. 10:00am - 1:00pm

The Centre will be closed on the following dates:

Summer Schedule
TBA

Abbotsford Family History Day (annual event)
Saturday, April 25th, 2020 - 6th Annual Abbotsford Family History Day - CANCELLED

Our leaders have been keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 situation these past weeks. Being as we want to be good global citizens taking in the counsel of government, medical officials, etc. it has been decided that large gatherings will be postponed. Unfortunately, this means that the 2020 Abbotsford Family History Day will be cancelled. This is unfortunate, but hope that all understand the precautionary measure being taken. We hope to see you all in 2021!

www.abbotsfordfamilyhistory.com

Class Schedule
Watch here for upcoming classes. All classes will be held at the Abbotsford Family History Centre.

Staff/Consultant Training Meeting
Staff training takes place the last Wednesday of the month 7:00 PM at the Abbotsford Family History Centre and is closed to the public on these nights. Staff/Consultants - consult emails closer to training date for details.

Centre Resources
Please note that as of August 31, 2017 you can no longer order films from Salt Lake, this is because many can be viewed on-line or at the Family History Centre.

Books and Other Printed Material
The centre has a collection of books, maps, dictionaries and gazetteers you may use for your research.

Computers and Internet Access
The centre has 12 computers, 2 printers, 1 multi-functional digital copier/scanner/printer and 1 TV. All library computers have Internet access. Personal laptops can also be connected to the Internet. Many helpful research resources are available from the desktop of the library computers and include free use of many subscription websites.

Databases and Software
This centre has access to the FHC Portal page which gives free access in the centre to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. Premium databases include the following:


 * 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
 * Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War and Women & Social Movements in the United States
 * American Ancestors (Library Rights)
 * Ancestry (Institution Versions: US/Australia/Canada/Germany/Sweden/United Kingdom)
 * ArkivDigital
 * FamNet
 * Findmypast (Institution Version)
 * Fold3
 * Geneanet
 * Kinpoint (Premium)
 * MyHeritage (Library Edition)
 * Newspapers.com
 * Paper Trail
 * Puzzilla (Premium Services)
 * Genealogical Software Programs for your use at the centre: Ancestral Quest 15, Legacy 9 and Rootsmagic 7

Microfilm Readers and Microfilm Library
The centre has 2 fiche readers, 4 film readers and 1 digital film reader that has the capability to print film and microfiche images or save them to storage media. We have a permanent selection of films which include many English Parish Registers and European films. A collection of fiche for your use: Old Parochial records of Scotland, England Parish Records, complete index of Scottish Presbyterian Church Records 1500-1854 and England & Wales PCC Wills Index 1701 - 1749.

Centre Services
Group Visits - youth groups, adult groups, children's groups and family groups email [mailto:BC_Abbotsford@familyhistorymail.org BC_Abbotsford@familyhistorymail.org]or call the centre at 604-852-8043 for more information and to book an appointment.

Individual Visits - assistance is available from regular staff without an appointment.

Scanning photos/documents to memory sticks and/or upload to FamilySearch Family Tree site.

Executive Committee:
Director: Jen Haddad

Training Coordinator: Jen Haddad

Abbotsford Family History Day Committee: Jen Haddad, Sharon Harrison, Lyn McGonigal, Ron Purvis and Christina Sadler