Raleigh North Carolina Family History Center

The Raleigh Family History Center serves Raleigh and Eastern Wake County.





Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 5060 Six Forks Rd Raleigh NC 27609 United States
 * This is not a mailing address, but only the physical address of the Center.
 * Main entrance is on the south side of the building (small parking lot), in the back.
 * Door is located at top of stairs.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-919-783-7752

E-mail:


 * [mailto:NC_Raleigh@ldsmail.net NC_Raleigh@ldsmail.net]

Open Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-1pm

Tuesday and Wednesday 7:00pm-8:30pm

Saturdays by appointment

Holiday Schedule: 

Closed for the following in 2016:


 * Christmas/New Years, December 19-31

Closed for the following in 2017:


 * All Federal Holidays
 * January 9th
 * Thanksgiving, November 20 -25
 * Christmas/New Years, December 16-31, January 1, 2018

Inclement Weather:

Closed when the Wake County School System is closed. If in doubt, please call before coming.

Class Schedule
At 7-8pm, every third Thursday of the month, January through October, we have a class on various family history related topics. Please register online to attend at raleighfhc.eventbrite.com.

Duplicates and Family Relationships; January 19, 7PM

Do you have family lines that need to be cleaned up but you want to make sure you do it correctly? Do you want know how to take care of “duplicates” on your FamilySearch?

If so,sign up for the Family History Class on Thursday, January 19th, 2017 at 7PM at the Family History Center and learn how to take care of these issues.

You must click the link below to sign up for the class. Seating is limited. If the class fills and you are not able to attend please email Sherri Williams @ ilovewater98@me.com to be put on a waiting list.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/duplicates-and-family-relationships-tickets-30062910976

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch 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.
 * Several genealogy software programs are available to try on the patron computers.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 10 patron computers
 * 1 microform reader/copier (makes digital copies in addition to printouts)
 * 1 multimedia card reader
 * 1 photocopier
 * 2 black and white laser printers

Center Services
We offer one-on-one sessions with an expert on various topics. Appointments can be made online here .

Resources in the Local Area

 * Apex Family History Center 590 Bryan Drive Apex, NC 27502 919-303-2012
 * Durham Family History Center 1050 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Chapel Hill, NC 919-967-0988
 * Olivia Raney Public Library 9016 Carya Drive Raleigh, NC 919-250-1196
 * North Carolina State Archives &amp; Library 109 East Jones Street Raleigh, NC Archive Search Room: 919-807-7310 State Library/Genealogy: 919-807-7460

Links

 * Raleigh FHC Patron Notification List - Receive email notifications of changes and events at the Raleigh Family History Center. This is a low volume list.

Volunteer at the Center

 * Need additional help on most shifts
 * Teach patron classes

Please contact [mailto:nc_raleigh@ldsmail.net nc_raleigh@ldsmail.net] if you are interested in volunteering or have questions.