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Washington DC FamilySearch Center in Kensington Maryland

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Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 10AM-4PM, 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursday 6PM-9PM, Sunday 1PM-5PM

10000 Stoneybrook Dr, Kensington, MD - 301-587-0042 - wdcfhc@gmail.com

Welcome to the Center

Free Access to Premium Websites

Free Access to Premium Websites

Free Access to Premium Websites

When you visit the Washington DC FamilySearch Center, you can explore powerful tools and historical records on sites like Ancestry, MyHeritage, Findmypast, Fold3, and more—all at no cost. Our Premium Portal gives you access to resources that aren’t available from home, helping you uncover new ancestors and deepen your family history research.


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Equipment Resources

Free Access to Premium Websites

Free Access to Premium Websites

Preserve your family's story with our free, easy-to-use, professional-grade scanning equipment—ideal for photos, documents, and even bound books.
Available during all open hours, no appointment needed.


Start preserving your history today—it's always free!



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Special Interest Groups

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Special Interest Groups

Join a Special Interest Group

Connect with others who share your passion for family history. Each group focuses on a specific topic—like DNA, regional research, or genealogy tools—and offers guidance, shared resources, and lively discussion in a supportive setting.


Open to all—everyone is welcome, no experience needed!

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FamilySearch Blog

DAR Donation Celebrating African American Patriots

Announcing the "Recognizing Our Forgotten Patriots" Collection

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Thomas Stone and Potomac Hundred Chapters are working to recognize African and African American patriots who played a vital role in the nation’s founding. In celebration of Black History Month, these chapters have donated the Recognizing Our Forgotten Patriots research collection to the Washington DC FamilySearch Center in Kensington, Maryland.


The Recognizing Our Forgotten Patriots collection will be freely accessible at the Washington DC FamilySearch Center, ensuring that students, historians, and families can learn about and honor these underrepresented patriots.



Washington DC FamilySearch Center

10000 Stoneybrook Dr

Kensington MD 20895

(301) 587-0042

WDCFHC@gmail.com