Welcome to Family History ACT
Family History ACT is a registered business name of The Heraldry & Genealogy Society of Canberra Inc.
Beginning your
Family History Journey
Research your family's story!
Tips and resources for getting started
2026 E.M. Fletcher
Writing Competition
Every Family has a Story
Write yours now!
Competition is now closed
Get in Touch
Visit our library at 41 Templeton St, Cook
ACT, or call +61 2 6251 7004 during opening hours or click on contact us.
FHACT Library
Opening hours
| Tuesday | 11 am to 2 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am to 2 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am to 2 pm |
| Saturday | 2 pm to 5 pm |
| Sunday | 2 pm to 5 pm |
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FHACT Annual General Meeting
Join us on Tues 3 Nov at 7pm at the AGM to celebrate achievements and shape the future
2026 E.M. Fletcher Award Ceremony
Join us at this special event on Sat 17 Oct as we discover who has won the 2026 E.M. Fletcher Award.
Tell me about: NLA's TROVE
Join us for this presentation to learn tips and techniques for exploring and navigating TROVE.
Events Happening Soon View All Events
Convict SIG (Registration)
Wed, Oct 14, 07:30PM
7:30 pm Meeting Topic: Convicts who left Australia - Find out Where they went and why?Coffee and Chat (Register)
Tomorrow, 10:00AM
10:00 am Join us for an informal chat over coffee to discuss photo sleuthing, context, costumes and ...Writers SIG (Registration)
Sat, Oct 17, 10:00AM
10:00 am Topic: An inspiring morning with Vesna, hearing her stories of women and migrationEvents This Month
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We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
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