Genealogy Center

Genealogy Center We have been serving the genealogy community since 1961.

06/01/2026

Sneak preview of new collections 🤫

06/01/2026

Scanning...behind the scenes 👀

Were you in Fort Wayne this week for the National Genealogical Society Conference? We’d love to hear from you—what was y...
05/30/2026

Were you in Fort Wayne this week for the National Genealogical Society Conference? We’d love to hear from you—what was your biggest takeaway, breakthrough, or unexpected discovery? 👀

On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember the U.S. service members who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in ou...
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember the U.S. service members who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in our Armed Forces.
Take a look back at a few Memorial Day images from Fort Wayne’s past.

View these images and more in our Community Album: http://contentdm.acpl.lib.in.us/

In observance of Memorial Day, the Genealogy Center will be closed Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25. 💻In the meantime, ...
05/23/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, the Genealogy Center will be closed Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25.

💻In the meantime, explore our electronic resources from home: https://www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy

The new Sears store at Clinton and Rudisill opened in 1953 🎉 and marked the occasion with a four-day sale! The building ...
05/22/2026

The new Sears store at Clinton and Rudisill opened in 1953 🎉 and marked the occasion with a four-day sale! The building featured some exciting modern conveniences for the time—escalators, free parking, and air-conditioning ❄️🛍️

Take a look at the ad from the sale… do you spot anything interesting? 👀

View the full 26-page advertisement here: https://www.genealogycenter.info/search_sears1953.php

Attending the National Genealogical Society Conference next week? 🧬📚 We’ll be here with extended hours to support all yo...
05/22/2026

Attending the National Genealogical Society Conference next week? 🧬📚 We’ll be here with extended hours to support all your genealogy research needs while you’re in town! 🕰️🔎✨

Planning a visit to the Genealogy Center? 📚Make the most of your time with the Periodical Source Index (PERSI) before yo...
05/20/2026

Planning a visit to the Genealogy Center? 📚Make the most of your time with the Periodical Source Index (PERSI) before you arrive. 🔎✨Search in advance, build your list of articles, and hit the ground running when you get here—so you can focus on discovering, not just searching!

Haven't used PERSI before?
View a previously recorded webinar here, so that you can make the most of your searches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnn4X4c3WzE&t=11s

The countdown is on… ⏳Less than 10 days until the National Genealogical Society Conference arrives in Fort Wayne! 🎉😁Rese...
05/18/2026

The countdown is on… ⏳

Less than 10 days until the National Genealogical Society Conference arrives in Fort Wayne! 🎉😁

Researchers, family historians, librarians, and genealogy enthusiasts from across the country will soon be gathering to learn, discover, and connect. Are you ready?

What are you most excited for?
🔍 Researching at the Genealogy Center
🎤 Sessions and speakers
📖 Finding new records and resources
🤝 Meeting fellow genealogists
🏙️ Exploring Fort Wayne

We can’t wait to welcome everyone soon! ✨

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Allen County Public Library 900 Library Plaza
Fort Wayne, IN
46802

Telephone

+12604211225

Website

http://www.genealogycenter.org/Community/Blog.aspx

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