Fort Worth Texas Family History Center

This center is located in Southwest Fort Worth on Altamesa Boulevard between Hulen Street and Trail Lake Drive.

Center Contacts and Hours
FHC Phone: 817-292-8393  Director: 817-320-3073

Location &amp; Map:


 * Address: 5001 Altamesa Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas
 * Enter on East side of LDS Church building / use stairs toward back corner of building
 * Location on Map

E-mail: [mailto:tx_fortworth@ldsmail.net tx_fortworth@ldsmail.net]

Open Hours: Monday, Friday, and Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00pm Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday and Wednesday: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Holiday Schedule:  Closed for several traditional holidays and some adjacent days including:

Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas/New Year

(Private appointments may be available during Christmas holidays -- call 817-320-3073)

Other Closures: One Saturday early in April and October for General Conference (call for dates)

During severe weather, the FHC will be closed -- call to check before visiting.

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to receive most of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
 * Films/fiche can be ordered by the patron at www.FamilySearch.org/films
 * More than 3600 films are on extended loan plus many microfiche. See lists in book at FHC. 

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal: This center has access to the Family History Center Portal, which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
 * Access to several personal Family History software applications, including Ancestral Quest, Family Insight, Legacy, and Roots Magic

Hardware and Equipment

 * Six Internet-connected computers available for patron use
 * Five microfilm readers and two microfiche readers.
 * One film/fiche scanner and one flatbed scanner, with access to printer and flash-drive output.

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