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
2025 E.M. Fletcher
Writing Competition
Every Family has a Story
Write yours now!
Competition Closing 15 July
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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Latest News View All News
FHACT August Monthly Meeting
Join us on Tue 5 August to hear Nick Swain speak about the People of Old Queanbeyan.
Irish Special Interest Group Meeting
Join us on Sat 12 July to hear Patricia McCarthy from the Irish Embassy. All Welcome.
Writing Competition CLOSING SOON!
Enter your short story into the 2025 E.M. Fletcher Writing Competition. Prizes to be won!
Events Happening Soon View All Events
Family Tree Maker SUG (Register)
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00AM
10:00 am Meeting topic: What happens to media and sources when syncing FTM with Ancestry trees?Irish SIG Meeting (Register)
Sat, Jul 12, 09:30AM
9.30 am Join us for "Guns and Chiffon": Women's Role in Ireland's Fight for FreedomDNA SIG Meeting (Register)
Sat, Jul 12, 01:00PM
1:00pm: Members Forum: A collaborative Q&A session about using DNA for family historyEvents 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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