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 Opening 15 February 2026
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 | 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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Beginning Family History Course
Join our new course - ‘Beginning Family History’: your first step to uncover your ancestral roots
Tell Me About: The Ryerson Index
Join us on Monday 23 February via Zoom to learn more about the Ryerson Index. All Welcome.
Family Search Full Text Search
Unlock new discoveries with Family Search full text search – a quiet revolution for genealogists.
Events Happening Soon View All Events
Reunion & Mac SUG (Register)
Fri, Feb 06, 09:30PM
9:30 am This user group supports members using Macintosh computers, software and the Reunion app.Convict SIG (Registration)
Wed, Feb 11, 07:30PM
7:30 pm Meeting Topic: Beginning Convict Research - Finding convicts and convict recordsFamily Tree Maker SUG (Register)
Thu, Feb 12, 10:00AM
10:00 am Meeting topic: Questions & Answers- especially for beginners and those returning to FTMEvents 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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