Roanoke Virginia Family History Center

The FHC wil be closed on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, as the entire church building is closed for cleaning!

The FHC is closed during December 17-19, 24-26, 31, 2019-January 2, 2020

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:

6311 Wayburn Dr Salem VA 24153 United States


 * Directions going north on Interstate 81
 * Take the VA-419 exit, EXIT 141, toward Salem.
 * Go 0.24 miles
 * Turn left onto N. Electric Rd/VA-419.
 * Go 1.02 miles
 * Turn left onto Dalewood Ave.
 * Dalewood Ave. is 0.2 miles past Locke St
 * If you reach Reece Rd. you've gone about 0.2 miles too far
 * Then 0.04 miles
 * Turn left onto Wayburn Dr.
 * Go 0.2 miles
 * Family History Library, 6311 WAYBURN DR is on the left
 * Family History Library, 6311 WAYBURN DR is on the left


 * Directions going south on Interstate 81
 * Exit 141 South Interstate 81 Salem VA
 * Depart ramp
 * Go 0.2 mi
 * Turn right onto VA-419 S / N Electric Rd
 * Go 1.2 mi
 * Turn left onto Dalewood Ave, and then immediately turn left onto Wayburn Dr
 * Go 0.2 mi
 * Arrive at 6311 Wayburn Dr, Salem, VA 24153

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be on the left. Go to the second parking area and drive toward the right back corner for the Family History Center entrance.





Language:English

Phone: 1-540-562-2052

E-mail: VA_Roanoke@familyhistorymail.org

NEW Summer Hours until Labor Day:

 * Tuesday: 10:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M.
 * Wednesday: 10:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M.
 * Thursday: 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.

Hours Open after Labor Day:

 * Tuesday: 10:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M.
 * Wednesday: 10:00 AM.-8:00 P.M.
 * Thursday: 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.

Closed all major holidays:


 * New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Staff Training Meetings

 * October 25, 2019   10 A.M. to 12 Noon


 * November 15, 2019  10 A.M. to 12 Noon


 * December 6, 2019   10 A.M. to 12 Noon

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.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 5 Computers
 * 1 Scanner/Printer w/ USB Port

Center Services

 * This facility is available to hold classes for small groups.

Links

 * FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.