Sacramento Regional Family History Center

"Like branches on a tree, our lives may grow in different directions yet our roots remain as one."
Welcome to the Sacramento Regional Family History Center The facility is sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Everyone is welcome.

Price of Film Loans

Published on February 1, 2012 by Linda Todd

Increase in the Price of Film Loans at family History Centers
Due to the increase in microfilm and shipping costs it has become necessary for FamilySearch to increase the price of film loans in family history centers. As of 15 February 2012 the following prices will be in effect for film loans in the United states and Canada:

- Short-term film loan                   $7.50
- Short-term film loan extension    $7.50
- Extended film loan                    $18.75
- Microfiche loan                           $4.75

African American Seminar

Published on November 29, 2011 by Linda Todd

*** Updated - Reduced cost of Seminar with lunch ***

March 10, 2012 8:00-4:00 pm
7^TH Annual African American Family History Seminar

Theme: “Unlocking Our Family Treasures”

Genealogy Workshops at the LDS Family History Center
2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA (916) 487-2090

Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced classes on African American Genealogy to help you with your family history research. Discover the excitement of locating your ancestors and their hidden stories.

$20.00 includes seminar materials and workshops WITHOUT LUNCH
$26.50 includes seminar materials and workshops WITH LUNCH

Click to download the registration form and class schedule.

Sacramento Family History Center Internet Portal

Published on September 10, 2011 by Linda Todd

The Center has free online access to the following subscription websites:

19th Century British Library Newspapers Digital Archive
Newspaper Archives
Alexander Street Press – American Civil War Research Data
Ancestry.com
FindMyPast
Fold3 (formerly Footnote)
The Genealogist
Genline Family Finder
Godfrey Memorial Library
Heritage Quest Online
Historic Map Works Library Edition
Paper Trail
World Vital Records

View details of the information contained in these websites - click here

Online Film Ordering

Published on September 8, 2011 by Linda Todd

On-Line Film Ordering Process began JULY 27TH!
Like all new endeavors, the move to Online Film Ordering has not been without it's bumps. (Personally, we are always a bit skeptical of the promises made when they seem too good to be true.) However, with a couple of major issues yet to be overcome, it has been a normal transition like anything new. The system is very automated and also very slow. That may be due to the high volume of users now on it. The other issue is in the patron notification. In a perfect world, the patron would be notified by email when their order ships and when it is received in the Center. Right now that feature is attracting all our resources to get it to work correctly. We believe perfection is possible...it just takes a bit longer than expected. Soon we will look back on this time and give thanks because it works properly every time. Oh the joy of perfection. To view a demonstration of the ON-LINE FILM ORDERING and print out a handout, click on the following link On-Line Film Ordering.

Family History Research Classes are conducted on Wednesday afternoons at 2:00pm-3:30 pm and Wednesday evenings 7:00pm-8:00pm. You can register at the Center or call 487-2090.

The Center conducts a “Writers Workshop” at 5:00 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. You can register at the Center or call 487-2090.

The Sacramento German Genealogical Society provides research assistance with tracing German ancestors every Thursday from 1:00pm-5:00pm in the Center.

2745 Eastern Ave, Sacramento, CA

Directions:
From Hwy 80 – Take Watt Ave exit, go South on Watt Ave, left onto Marconi Ave, right onto Eastern Ave.
From Hwy 50 – Take Watt Ave exit, go North on Watt Ave, right onto Marconi Ave, right onto Eastern Ave.