Category: Libraries and Archives

Archives.gov: Navigating the National Archives Website

Every genealogist should know their way around Archives.gov and how to find the records available at the National Archives.

3 Reasons to Visit the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Stuck on your family tree? Tired of staring at your computer? Visit the second-largest genealogical library in the US: the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN!

Directory of Family History Centers Free Download

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ network of local Family History Centers give you access to the Salt Lake City Family History Library’s millions of microfilmed records, plus free on-site access to subscription genealogy websites. Find the center nearest you in this directory of US and Canadian locations, listed by state and province. […]

5 Free Digital History Collections

These digital history collections are great free resources for historical and genealogical information. Find your favorite and get searching!

Take a Successful Research Trip to the Family History Library

Whether you’re headed to RootsTech or planning another trip to Utah, here’s how you can have a more successful research trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.

How to Request Genealogy Records (Plus Sample Letters)

Sometimes, you have to take your research offline. Check out these useful tips for ordering records from brick-and-mortar institutions like archives and libraries.

4 Library Research Tips for Genealogists

Planning a genealogy research tip to the local library? Check out these 4 things to know to make your next visit productive.

5 Top Genealogy Research Destinations Premium

Cross one or more of America's top genealogy research and history destinations off your bucket list this summer using our summer genealogy road trip guide.