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Located in Kensington, Maryland, next to the Washington DC Temple, the Washington DC FamilySearch Center welcomes everyone—individuals, families, beginners, and experienced researchers. Our knowledgeable volunteers are here to help you discover, preserve, and share your family story.

Personalized One-on-One Assistance
Receive free, individualized help from experienced volunteers who can guide you in discovering your ancestors, solving research challenges, preserving family memories, or learning to use FamilySearch and other genealogy tools.

Free Access to Premium Genealogy Resources
Use our computers and high-speed internet to access FamilySearch plus leading subscription genealogy websites including exclusively at the WDCFSC, Newspapers.com and research tools—available at no cost while visiting the center.

Exclusive Access to Historical Records
View millions of FamilySearch historical record images and collections that are only available from a FamilySearch Center, helping you discover records you may not be able to access from home.

Preserve your family's treasures by digitizing photographs, documents, slides, negatives, VHS tapes, home videos, books, and other keepsakes using our specialized equipment—with volunteers available to assist every step of the way.

 Classes and Special Interest Groups covering topics such as 

• 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.