Nevada City California Family History Center

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Center Contacts and Hours
Location and Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 615 Hollow Way Nevada City CA 95959-3271 United States


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-530-265-4554

E-mail:


 * CA_NevadaCity@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:            WE ARE OPEN AS OF TUESDAY, AUGUST 17


 * Tuesday:11:00am-2:00pm
 * Wednesday:1:00pm-7:00pm

The Family History Center will be closed the week of November 22- 26 in observance of Thanksgiving

The Family History Center will be closed December 21 - through December 31 in observance of Christmas and New Years

Upcoming Events               THE FAMILY HISTORY GUIDE          NEVADA CITY BUILDING
Nancy and Rod Smith will be presenting this class at 2:15 pm Sunday, February 20. This will be the first of an ongoing series.

In this informative class you will learn to use FamilySearch, My Heritage, Find My Past, and Ancestry. The FH Guide is a valuable tool in getting the most out of your research. Brother and Sister Smith served their mission at the Salt Lake Family History Library and have extensive experience with these programs and know little tricks to make your research easier and more organized.

Collections

 * We have a good library of genealogical titles and local history material

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 such as Ancestry.com, FindMyPast.com which is a UK company that focuses on the British Isles. If you have roots in England, Scotland or Ireland try FindMyPast it has great content.  MyHeritage.com's  emphasis is more on Continental Europe, if you haven't used MyHeritage for European research this is something for you to try.  Fold3.com is US military records for all the major wars from the Revolutionary War forward.  Come try these sites and the several smaller sites that can help you with your research.

Hardware and Equipment

 * The Center has 3 Computers connected to the internet 1 Printer/scanner/copier
 * You are welcome to bring your own computer and connect to our WIFI although you will not be able to connect to the portal

Staff Research Specialties
Our staff is trained in FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestry, My Heritage and Find My Past.

Resources in the Local Area ''Located nearby in downtown Nevada City at 211 Pine Street is the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research. This is a wonderful resource for local research, it is staffed by knowledgeable, helpful volunteers. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p,m.''

Also located nearby at 161 Nevada City Highway is the Searls Historical Library, operated by the Nevada County Historical Society.

The hours are Monday through Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Links
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Volunteer at the Center
''Do you have a specific area of expertise, possibly a region or type of research you would be willing to share by volunteering or teaching a class at our Family History Center? Please contact the FHC at 530-265-4554''