10000 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington, MD 20895
10000 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington, Maryland 20895
301-587-0042
- Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM
- Monday: African American Special Interest Group
- Tuesday (Second & Third Tuesdays Only)
- 10 AM -2 PM
- Wednesday: 10 AM - 9 PM
- Thursday: 10 AM - 9 PM
- Friday: 10 AM - 6 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Guest Contributor Spotlight: Tracy Zappala
The FamilySearch Center is pleased to feature Tracy Zappala as a guest contributor and respected voice in African American genealogy.
An Accredited Professional Genealogist® specializing in African American research and U.S. Mid-South genealogy, Tracy is passionate about helping families reconnect with enslaved ancestors, uncover long-hidden stories, and preserve their heritage for future generations.
As founder of Gen-X-Genealogy, Tracy has helped hundreds of clients break through challenging research barriers. Her previous work with Ancestry included serving as lead genealogist for Who Do You Think You Are? episodes featuring Regina King and Allison Janney, as well as supporting BBC projects exploring Windrush ancestral migration to the United Kingdom.
Tracy’s expertise is also showcased in the acclaimed Juneteenth documentary A Dream Delivered: The Lost Letters of Hawkins Wilson, produced with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. The film highlights the transformative power of historical records and genealogy to reconnect families, restore identities, and bring forgotten stories to light.
Through her dedication and scholarship, Tracy continues to inspire researchers and families alike to discover the stories that shaped their past and preserve them for generations to come. The Washington DC FamilySearch Center is honored to welcome her as a guest contributor and partner in helping others uncover their own family stories.
Discover Your Family Story
- Personalized one-on-one family history assistance
- FamilySearch.org and the world's largest shared family tree
- Premium genealogy websites available at no cost
- Historical records from around the world
- Classes, workshops, and Special Interest Groups
- Technology for scanning and preserving family memories
- Photo, document, slide, negative, and VHS digitization assistance
Memory Preservation Center
Family history is more than names and dates. It is about preserving family photographs, recording personal stories, safeguarding documents, and passing treasured memories to future generations.
The Washington DC FamilySearch Center features a growing Memory Preservation Center where visitors can digitize:
- Photographs
- Documents
- Slides and negatives
- VHS and home videos
- Family records and memorabilia
Every family has a story worth preserving.
Learn, Connect, and Discover
The center hosts a variety of educational opportunities throughout the year, including:
- African American Research
- DNA and Genetic Genealogy
- Artificial Intelligence and Genealogy
- Irish, Italian, and Eastern European Research
- RootsMagic User Groups
These programs create opportunities to learn new skills,
collaborate with others, and make exciting discoveries.