Genealogical Society of Kendall County, Texas

Family History Place


 
Be sure to visit our excellent research facility, The Family History Place.  We are located at 114 E. Blanco Street in Boerne, Texas.  We are happy to announce a new partnership between The Family History Place (FHP) and the Family History Center (FHC) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS).  The FHC has relocated to the FHP at 114 E. Blanco Street.  This partnership has increased the number of free genealogical databases and websites available to all visitors, in addition to the ability to order films from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. We have also expanded our hours:
 
Monday, 1 pm - 4 pm
Tuesday,  10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday,  10 am - 4 pm
Thursday,  10 am - 4 pm
Friday,  10 am - 4 pm
2nd Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm
4th Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday, closed
 
Holidays for 2024
January 1 - New Years Day
February 19 - Presidents' Day
March 29 - Good Friday
Closed for Eclipse April 8
May 27 - Memorial Day
July 4 - Independence Day
September 2 - Labor Day
November 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving
December 23 - January 5 - Closed
 
If you are visiting from out of town, other hours can be arranged by appointment.
 
Phone: 830-331-8730
 
The research facility is open to the public and free.  Volunteers are available to assist you with your research questions and problems.

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GSKC ANNUAL GARAGE SALE
OCTOBER 12TH & 13TH 9:00AM - 5:00PM
 

89th Congress of The National Huguenot Society

Click here to see invitation.

Online Store Instructions

         
When ordering on our store, after filling in your information, you must check the box to receive the code, enter the code in the box, then click "Place Order"
Then click the "Buy Now" icon on the next page.
It will take you to your payment page, which can be made with PayPal or Debit or Credit Card
Payment is not complete until you finish with PayPal or Card payment.

Fifty First Families of Kendall County, Texas V2

 
Now Available!
 
 
Now Available!
Order your copy of these books and more from our Store.
Cost of Each Book - $20.00 plus Texas Sales Tax
If you want the book(s) shipped to you - Shipping and Handling Charge $5.00
 

Spring/Summer 2024 Issue of Keys to the Past

Spring/Summer 2024 Issue of Keys to the Past (May 2024) can be downloaded in the "Journal" section (Under the "Member's Section").

Volunteers Needed!!

 
The Family History Place is currently open from Monday from 1 - 4 pm, Tuesday through Friday from 10 am - 4 pm, and the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 am - 4 pm. We need volunteers to fill the spots for the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Fridays and the 2nd Saturdays. If you can help with any olf these time slots please sign up in the "Volunteer Opportunities" section near the bottom of this page or contact either James Hurst or Jennifer Bishop.

Volunteer Opportunities

 
We are always in need of volunteers.
In addition to our Research Center, we have other opportunities.
 
Click on the SignUp button to see all of the opportunities.


"The only truly dead are those who have been forgotten"

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Some of the historic pictures are courtesy of Dietert Historical Archives, Patrick Heath Public Library

October, 12
Fundraiser
Annual GSKC Garage Sale
October, 18
Genealogy Marathon 2024
Date:   Friday, October 18, 2024 Event:  Genealogy Marathon 2024 Dig your running shoes out from the back of the closet! Join the marathon. GSKC will provide a full day of webinars.   October is Family History Month and what better way to celebrate than to spend a day at the Genealogy Marathon. The marathon is a full day virtual seminar. It will be held on Friday, October 18th from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM. There are eight presentations with ...
October, 19
General Meeting
Speaker: Lloyd Shenberger Topic: Tackling German Research and Their Changing Borders
October, 26
"Gone but not Forgotten Tour" of Boerne Cemetery
Tours will be from 10-12 and begin at 10:15, 10:45, & 11:15.
November, 16
General Meeting
Speaker: Nancy Brennan Topic: Huguenots