Afton Wyoming Family History Center

undefinedLocation &amp; Map:
325 Jefferson Street Afton, WY 83110         maps.google.com/

Description: Located two blocks east and a half block north of the Maverik store. There is plenty of off street parking to the east of the center.
 "In all of us is a hunger, marrow deep, to know our heritage~                                      to know who we are, and where we come from"   Alex Haley

Phone: 307-885-7668           Email: wy_afton@ldsmail.net
Open Hours:

Monday 9 AM - 5 PM Tuesday 9AM - 8PM Wednesday 9AM - 8PM Thursday 9 AM - 8 PM Friday 10 AM - 2 PM

Please call ahead for large groups and Holiday Schedules   

Calendar, Classes and Events

 * Mondays   10-12 pm   Family  Tree  from  K to 12
 * Mondays   12-1   pm   Ancestral  Quest  Workshop
 * Thursdays  9-12  pm  Help  with  Indexing  Problems
 * Thursdays  10 am       Putting  'Life'  into  your  Life  History

Watch for additional fun, interesting and helpful classes




Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: Films can be ordered from any computer with Internet access (including at home) and available through the Family History Library Catalog ~always check first to see if it is already on indefinite loan at the Afton Wyoming Family History Center

Orders can only be paid for with a Visa, Mastercard, Pre-Paid Credit Card or Pay Pal account

A FamilySearch Center must be identified to receive your film/fiche. Click here to Order


 * The Library has a generous collection of local family genealogies and histories, organized collections, and other records that contain genealogical information and welcomes a copy of your family history

   Sorry, these books, magazines and papers are not to be loaned but can be enjoyed in the comfort &amp; quiet of the Reading Room

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal  We provide FREE access to the following and more genealogical subscription websites on each of the Library's computers:

Find My Past                                              Fold3

The Genealogists Genline                          Family Finder

Godfrey Memorial Library                          Heritage Quest Outline

Historic Map Works Library Edition           Origins.net

Paper Trail World Vital Records                 Access Newspaper Archives

Ancestry.com Library Edition

Hardware and Equipment

 * Be prepared to write down sources or to capture what you find in using our brand new online computers, microfilm readers, microfiche readers, printers, flatbed and sheet feed scanners, and copiers.

Be mindful of copyright infringement. There is a small use fee for anything you decide to print.

Remember, there is no such thing as a dumb question

Staff Specialists are knowledgeable readily available to:

 * Help you get registered and get started
 * Provide answers to your questions
 * Direct you to the appropriate classroom or staff member
 * Assist you in registering for classes and with Center equipment
 * Help when you are not making progress 

Resources in the Local Area
Star Valley Historical Society                           Wyoming History

Daughters of Utah Pioneers                              LDS Temple

Star Valley Centennial                                      Oregon-California Trails Association

Wyoming Archaeological Society                      Idaho State Historical Society

Alpine Community                                            Thayne Community

Volunteer at the Afton Wyoming Family History Center
''We have over fourty volunteer trained consultants that work at the center to help patrons with their research. ''

We're always looking for a new friendly face, no matter what faith or creed, know that you're always welcome to join in the hunt!