San Antonio Texas East Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:  Location Map

Address:  8801 Midcrown, San Antonio, Texas 78239


 * The entrance to the Family History Center is clearly marked on the northwest side of the building facing Crestway. There is plenty of parking available. Door is kept locked during the day. Patrons should use the door buzzer clearly marked to the left of the door as you are facing it. A staff member will open the door.

Language: English

Phone:  210-656-4111

E-mail:  TX_SanAntonioeast@ldsmail.net

Open Hours: 


 * Monday: Closed
 * Tuesday: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
 * Wednesday: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
 * Thursday: 12:00pm-3:00pm
 * Friday: 12:00pm-3:00pm
 * Saturday: 11:00am - 2:00pm
 * Sunday:  5:00 - 8:00 pm

 NOTE: The Family History Center will be closed Saturday, December 21 -  Thursday, January 2, 2020 

Calendar and Events

 * January Sat 18, 2:30-4:00 Class: Using Website Portals
 * January 23 Thursday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM: Class:  Using Website Portals
 * February Sat 15, 2:30 - 4:00 Class: Using Newspapers.com
 * February Thursday 20, 6:30 - 8:00 Class: Using Newspapers.com
 * March Saturday 21, 2:30 - 4:00 pm Class: Grow Your Tree
 * March Thursday 26, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Class:  Grow Your Tree
 * April Saturday 18, 2:30 - 4:00pm Class:  Using Mobile Apps
 * April Thursday 23, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Class:  Using Mobile Apps
 * May Sat 16, 2:30 - 4:00 pm Class:  Indexing
 * May Thursday 21, 6:30 - 8:00  Class:  Indexing
 * June Saturday 13, Youth Family History Seminar (more information to follow)
 * June Saturday 20, 2:30 - 4:00 Class Mexico Research
 * June Thursday 25, 6:30 - 8:00 Class:  Mexico Research
 * July Saturday 18, 2:30 - 4:00 Class:  Find A Grave/Billion Graves
 * July Thursday 23, 6:30 - 8:00  Class:  Find a Grave/Billion Graves
 * August- no classes
 * September 12, Saturday Family History Seminar 8:00 - 4:00
 * October Saturday 17, 2:30 - 4:00  Class:  Merging
 * October Thursday 22, 6:30 - 8:00 Class Merging
 * November, Saturday 14, 2:30 - 4:00  Class:  Using Consultant Planner
 * November Thursday 19, 6:30 - 8:00 Class:  Using Consultant Planner
 * December Saturday 12, 2:30 - 4:00 Class:  Adding pictures, stories, documents & audio
 * December Thursday 17, 6:30 - 8:00  Class:  Adding pictures, stories, documents & audio

Staff Training Meetings

 * 1st Thursday each month 6:30pm-8:00pm @ FHC

Collections

 * 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 -- We have over a thousand films in-house on permanent loan.

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 websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 8 computers, 2 microfilm readers, and 1 printer.