Welcome to Family History ACT
Family History ACT is a registered business name of The Heraldry & Genealogy Society of Canberra Inc.
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Family History Journey
Research your family's story!
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2025 E.M. Fletcher
Writing Competition
Every Family has a Story
Write yours now!
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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 | 10 am to 3:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am to 2 pm |
| Saturday | 2 pm to 5 pm |
| Sunday | 2 pm to 5 pm |
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FHACT Out and About at Southfest
Family History ACT volunteers welcomed special visitor Hephner the Alpaca to our stall at Southfest
FHACT December Monthly Meeting
Hear from Hamish Maxwell Stewart on Digital History, Family History and Technology.
Australia’s Home Front: 1939-1945
Hear talks from Jo Callaghan and Professor Peter Stanley at CMAG on Thursday 4 December.
Events Happening Soon View All Events
Lost on the Limestone Plains (Registration)
Tomorrow, 07:00PM
07:00 PM Topic: Lost on the Limestone Plains Project - Progress meeting for participantsEnglish & Welsh SIG (Register)
Thu, Nov 20, 07:30PM
7:30 pm What have you been working on in 2025? Members can share news of their recent research.Coffee and Chat (Register)
Fri, Nov 21, 10:00AM
10:00 am Join us for an informal chat over coffee to discuss a variety of family history topicsEvents 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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