Annandale Virginia Family History Center

 

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Annandale Virginia Family History Center The Annandale Family History Center (AFHC) established in 1970 is a branch of the Family History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is open for genealogical research by both church members and the general public. The Annandale Family History Center provides local access to Church microfilmed family history records, family history computer resources, and internet genealogical websites. There is no charge for using the facility, however, there is a nominal charge for use of the printers and copy machine. Patrons are responsible for doing their own genealogical research. Our all-volunteer staff is ready to answer questions about the resources available in the AFHC and give research guidance as available.

Center Contacts and Hours

Location Map:

• Location Map

Address: 3900 Howard St., Annandale, VA 22003-1762

• Access to the AFHC is through the exterior door on the West side of the building as you come into the parking lot.
• For admission please ring the doorbell and a staff member will admit you.

Language: English

Phone: 703-256-5518

E-mail: VA_Annandale@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:

• Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Friday: 9:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Closings

Closed every Sunday and Monday and all major holidays.

Additional Closings are:

January 1, 2019 - New Year's Day (reopen Wednesday, January 2)

April 6, 2019 - General Conference

April 15 - April 20, 2019, Easter & Spring Break (Reopen Tuesday, April 23)

May 25 - 27, 2019 - Memorial Day Holiday (reopen Tuesday, May 29)

July 4, 2019 - Independence Day Holiday - (reopen Friday, July 5)

August 25 - September 2, 2019 - Summer Break, Labor Day (reopen Tuesday September 3)

October 5, 2019 - General Conference (reopen Tuesday October 8)

November 17 - November 25, 2019 - Thanksgiving Holiday (reopen Tuesday November 26)

December 22, 2019 - January 1, 2020 Christmas and New Year Holiday (reopen Thursday, January 2, 2019)

Inclement Weather Schedule:

The AFHC may be closed for part of the day or all day when Fairfax County Schools are delayed or closed due to inclement weather (their info can be found at fcps.edu). Please call the center at 703-256-5518 after the beginning of a shift (9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m. on Wed.) to determine if the Center is open or not and to ask about the condition of the parking lot. If no one answers the phone, the Center has not opened.

Center Resources

Collections

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.

Family history programs installed on each workstation:

• Chrome Browser
• Firefox Browser
• Internet Explorer Browser
• FamilySearch Indexing
• Snipping Tool
• Libre Office
• Ancestral Quest
• Roots Magic
• ArkivDigital
• Book Collectorz - a listing of all the books contained in the Family History Center

Hardware and Equipment

• 9 computers (six with dual-monitors)
• 1 Canon 300 microfilm scanner
• 3 microfilm readers
• 1 microfiche reader
• 2 network printers, with one scanner with the ability to upload photos and documents directly to one's FamilySearch account.
• 1 Kodak PS80 Photo Scanner and Flatbed Scanner - scan and digitize photos of almost any size quickly and save to your thumb drive
• Wi-Fi Access

Research

Whether you’re brand-new with family history or an expert researcher – or somewhere in-between – there is a wealth of resources available at the Annandale Family History Center for your family history research. Our staff of volunteers are here to help you get started, answer your questions, and give direction to your research.

Areas of Expertise - Staff Volunteers By Shift

Annandale Family History Center Willing Helpers As of January 2018
Name	Areas of Expertise	Shift
Alosi, David	Italy, Pennsylvania	1st & 3rd Sat. a.m.
Bessette, John	New York, Canada	Tue. a.m.
Bingler, Susan	New York	susanlb@aol.com
Blacka, Lorayne	New England, N & S Carolina, Wales	Sub; Lorayne. blacka@gmail.com
Farnsworth, Jeannie	FamilySearch, Ancestry, Alsace-Lorraine, Northern Ireland, Western Pennsylvania	1st & 3rd Tue. p.m.
Francoise, Meredith	Netherlands, New Zealand, England, New England, Michigan, West VA, Maryland	1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Sat. a.m.
Grantham, DK	US, General Search, FamilySearch	2nd & 4th Wed. evening
Guirreri, Joe	Italy	Sub
Gutierrez, Gabe	Mexico, Spain	1st & 3rd Sat. p.m.
Hardiman, Bob	Ireland, Italy, New York, New Jersey, Maine, Massachusetts	2nd & 4th Thur. a.m.
Heaney, Michael	New York City 1870-1950, Ireland , Ancestry.com	1st & 3rd Wed. evening
Heinen, Bob	Land Grants	1st & 3rd Fri. a.m.
Jackson, Joy	FamilySearch	1st & 3rd Wed. p.m.
Jackson, Mike	FamilySearch	1st & 3rd Wed. p.m.
Kinback, Hal	Croatia, Germany, Pennsylvania, New York (Staten Island)	2nd & 4th Fri. a.m.
Marsh, Shawnee	FamilySearch	2nd & 4th Tue. p.m.
Maylett, Joan	FamilySearch	All Wed. evenings
Neerman, David	Pennsylvania, Germany	2nd & 4th Thur. a.m.
Nell, Carolyn	Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Colonial Times, Burned-out Counties, FamilySearch	1st & 3rd Tue. a.m.
Newman, Ann	Sweden, New England, FamilySearch	2nd & 4th Wed. evening
Petersen, Linda	Indexing	2nd & 4th Tue. p.m.
Roberts, Gail	FamilySearch	2nd & 4th Wed. pm
Robinson, Victoria	African American, DNA, Virginia, Ohio, Canada (Nova Scotia)	2nd, 4th, 5th Sat. a.m. 1st, 3rd, 5th Sat. p.m.
Sibre, Charles	France, Ireland, Pennsylvania, Newspapers	2nd & 4th Wed. a.m.
Smith, Sue	Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois, Sweden	1st Fri. a.m.
Staton, Lexie	FamilySearch.org	1st & 3rd Tue. a.m., 1st & 3rd Wed. a.m. 2nd & 4th Wed. p.m.
Stewart, Charles	Pennsylvania, Iowa, Missouri	2nd & 4th Sat. a.m.
Tanner, Stacy	FamilySearch.org	1st & 3rd Wed. a.m.
Turner, Jane	Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, South Carolina, England (Norolk)	1st & 3rd Thur. a.m.
Van Looveren, Leopold	Belgium, France, Netherlands	2nd & 4th Fri. a.m.
Vigano, Dorothy	United States, Ireland, Italy, DAR Applicatoins	3rd Fri. a.m.
Worrall, Sandra	United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand	Every Tue. a.m.

Staff Areas of Expertise - By Location

U.S. - Illinois	Sue Smith
U.S. – Iowa	Chuck Stewart
U.S. – Maine	Bob Hardiman
U.S. – Maryland	Meredith Francoise, Carolyn Nell
U.S. – Massachusetts	Jane Turner, Bob Hardiman
U.S. – Michigan	Meredith Francoise
U.S. – Missouri	Chuck Stewart
U.S. – New England	Lorayne Blacka, Meredith Francoise, Ann Newman
U.S. – New Hampshire	Jane Turner
U.S. – New York	Bob Hardiman, Jane Turner, Susan Bingler, Michael Heaney
U.S. – New York, Staten Island	Hal Kinback
U.S. – North Carolina	Lorayne Blacka, Carolyn Nell, Sue Smith
U.S. – Ohio	Victoria Robinson
U.S. – Pennsylvania	David Alosi, Hal Kinback, David Neerman, Charles Sibre, Chuck Stewart, Lexie Staton
U.S. – South Carolina	Lorayne Blacka, Jane Turner, Carolyn Nell, Sue Smith
U.S – Virginia	Dave Grantham, Victoria Robinson, Carolyn Nell, Sue Smith
U.S. – West Virginia	Meredith Francoise
U.S. - Early U.S. Research	Dave Grantham
Australia	Sandra Worrall
Belgium	Leopold Van Looveren
Canada	Victoria Robinson
Croatia	Hal Kinback
England	Meredith Francoise, Jane Turner (Norfolk)
United Kingdom	Sandra Worrall, Dave Grantham
France	Charles Sibre, Leopold Van Looveren
Germany	Hal Kinback, David Neerman, Lexie Staton
Ireland	Bob Hardiman, Charles Sibre, Michael Heaney
Italy	David Alosi, Joe Guerreri, Dorothy Vigano
Mexico	Gabe Gutierrez
Netherlands	Meredith Francoise, Leopold Van Looveren
New Zealand	Meredith Francoise, Sandra Worrall
Spain	Gabe Gutierrez
Sweden	Ann Newman, Sue Smith
Wales	Lorayne Blacka

Staff Areas of Expertise by Subject

Adoption	Jane Turner
African American Research	Victoria Robinson
DNA	Victoria Robinson
FamilySearch	Lorayne Blacka, Dave, Grantham, Mike Jackson, Joan Maylett, Ann Newman, Gail Roberts, Lexie Staton, Jane Turner, Bob Turner
General Research	Dave Grantham, Carolyn Nell
Immigration	Dave Grantham

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Who can use the Center?

A: The Center is open to everyone, whether or not they live in the immediate area, and it is free of charge.

Q2: Can I bring food or drink to the Center?

A: Food and drink may not be consumed in the main rooms. There are no vending machines or food onsite. There are drinking fountains, and you may drink bottled water in the main rooms.

Q3: What other guidelines should I be aware of?

A: Use quiet conversation so as not to disturb others who are working. If you need to use audio in the research room, use headphones. Do not remove any materials from the FHC without permission.

Q4: Can I access the Premium Sites from the Wiki or from home?

A: No, the Premium sites are only available at the Center. However, the church is partnering with Ancestry.com, and church members will soon be able to have free access to Ancestry.

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