Baton Rouge Louisiana Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:  Map to Baton Rouge Family History Center

Address:  10335 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA


 * The entrance to the Family History Center is at the rear of the first building. Parking is at the door.


 * Language: English

Phone:  You may call my home 801-209-6998 or at 225-803-7885 (assistant) and please leave a message name, phone #, brief message.

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

Open Hours: 


 * Thursday: 1:00pm–4:00pm
 * Saturday: 9:00pm-12:00pm
 * By appointment call 801-209-6998 or at 225-803-7885 (assistant). Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm with exception to Holiday Schedule. Thank you.

Holiday Schedule:

Closed 2020 : May 23, Jul 4, Oct 3, Nov 26-28, Dec 24-Jan 3 2021.

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog:


 * Patrons' Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.


 * Indefinite Film Collection -- a collection of over a thousand films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc. Our locality listing of our films will help you identify films you want to investigate..


 * Book Collection: -- Our book room has about 500 books, including Father Hebert's Catholic Church records of South Louisiana and the published Catholic Diocese records of both New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Our listings of books by locality and surname will help you identify books you want to investigate. *Book Catalog

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 . Notice: If you received a message when using FamlySearch stating "inaccessible to the data" this is the reason why.
 * Hardware and Equipment


 * Secure Wi-Fi access for your electronic devices.
 * 1 microfilm readers and 2 microfiche readers.
 * 3 computers are available for patron use. Bring your thumb drive
 * Printer and printer/copier which prints both sides.
 * Our Minolta film reader allows patrons to view microfilms and take pictures using your camera or cell phone.

Staff Research Specialties.

 * Researching Acadian ancestry.
 * Researching South Louisiana Indian ancestry.

Resources in the Local Area

 * The Goodwood Library houses the genealogy collection for the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Library.
 * Local Genealogy Societies
 * LSU Hill Memorial Library
 * Louisiana State Archives Historical Resources
 * Le Comité des Archives de la Louisiane

Volunteer at the Center
We are seeking a couple to take a three hour shift once a month. A staff member will be with you until you feel comfortable in the center alone.