Parker Colorado Family History Center

The Parker Family History Center is open to the public and serves Parker, Franktown, Elizabeth, Castle Rock,Centennial, Aurora, and surrounding southeast Denver area. Parker Colorado Family History Center

= Center Contacts and Hours =

Location Map: *Location Map Address: *7160 E Bayou Gulch Rd Parker CO 80134 United States


 * Language:English

Phone: *1-720-851-0916 E-mail: *CO_Parker@ldsmail.net Open Hours:


 * Tuesday: 9:00am-4:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm
 * Wednesday: 6:00pm-9:00pm
 * Thursday: 9:00am-4:00pm
 * Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm

Holiday Schedule: Closed all major holidays and snow days

= Calendar and Events =

Parker Colorado Family Discovery Day April 25th, 2015
'''Come to our "Family Discovery Day" and learn how to strengthen your family ties across generations! Attendance is free and starts at 8:30 am and will end at 5:00 pm. Families are invited to participate in demos booths, computer labs and activities for all ages. There will be beginner to advanced classes with live speakers and some recorded classes from Roots Tech 2015 Conference for all to enjoy. Discover your ancestors and find the countries they came from, or if your are related to famous people. Discover and share your family stories or build your family tree. Complimentary hot dog lunch provided in the food court, or bring your own sack lunch.  Sign up to attend at: www.lds.org/familydiscoveryday or www.Evenbrite:  Parker Family Discovery Day'''

Classes:
(8:30) Welcome in the Chapel

(9:45) Discovery Mid-Western Research

(9:45) Documenting Your Sources

(9:45) Do You Think Your Ancestor was Prussian or German?

(9:45) Danish Research

(11:00) Discover World Catalog &amp; Newspapers

(11:00) Understanding DNA Testing for Family History?

(11:00) Researching the Lost Eastern German Provinces

(11:00) Getting the Most Out of Ancestry

(12:00) LUNCH BREAK

(1:15) Why My Heritage?

(1:15) Scanning Your Family Photos in a Digital Age

(1:15) Family History from a British Perspective

(1:15) Finding Your Swedish Ancestors

(2:30) Discover Timelines and Mind Mapping

(2:30) Discover Your Scottish Cousins

(2:30) How to Engaging Your Children in Family History

(2:30) Digging for Information in Cemeteries and Obituaries

(3:45) Discovering Maps, Maps and More Maps

(3:45) Getting the Most Out of the Census Records

(3:45) Discover Legacy Stories

(3:45) Sharing Your Family History With Your Grand kids

Staff Training Meetings - Staff and Consultant Training Classes at 7:00pm, 3rd Thursday of each month, except for December.
= Center Resources =

The Parker Family History has 10 computer stations with internet connection access. Personal laptops can also be connected to the internet.

There is a "Reading Room" to view microfilms that have been ordered from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. There are 6 microfilm readers and 1 microfiche reader.

Coming soon there will be a "Record My Story Room" to record your families stories.

Your family photos, documents and records can be digitized at the Parker Family History Center. Bring your pictures, slides, and use one of two scanners to digitize your families memories and treasured documents.

Collections


FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog. :*' Daughter of the American Revolution Index, Daughters of Utah Pioneers: Faith and Fortitude vol. 1-4, and other collections.

Databases and Software - (Premium Websites Center Access Only)

 * 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
 * Access Newspaper Archive
 * Alexander Street Press
 * The American Civil War Research Database with Letters, Diaries, Images, &amp; Photographs
 * Women and Scoial Movements in the United States
 * Ancestry.com - Institution version
 * ArkivDigital Online
 * Create Your Who Do You Thjink You Are? - for free!
 * Findmypast.com - Institution version
 * Fold3
 * The Genealogist
 * Godfrey Memorial Library
 * Heritage Quest Online
 * Historic Map Wroks - Library Edition
 * Legacy Stories
 * My Heritage - Library Edition
 * Origins.net
 * Paper Trail
 * ProQuest Obituaries Listings
 * Puzzilla.org - Premium Services
 * World Vital Records

Center Services

 * Personal Assistance
 * Schedule group visits - 303-841-6116
 * Discovery experiences for the whole family

Staff Research Specialties
The Parker Family History has over 22 volunteer workers available to assist patrons. Call to find which time and day will be your best volunteer helper for the specific area you are searching. Each volunteer has their specialities of research. European, Swedish, Scottish, Maps, colonial, etc.

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