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=E. Field Trip : F.H.C. Tour =
=E. Field Trip : F.H.C. Tour =
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Req #5d suggests a field trip to a "genealogical education facility". [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] operates hundreds of "Family History Centers (FHC)" across the country.  Additionally there are many, many other similar institutions.  Most of these facilities specialize in helping newcomers to genealogy to get started on their own family history.    They are an ideal place to get hands on experience with Req #4 and Req #5 of the '''Genealogy Merit Badge'''.   
'''<font color=red>Covid-19 Alert:  Field Trip Here is Optional!</font>'''
The contact can be by phone, text, snail-mail or email instead of in person:
 
Req #5 asks to "Contact" any one of give different types of a genealogical education facility. The best method to complete this contact is to complete a patrol Field trip. [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] operates hundreds of "Family History Centers (FHC)" across the country.  Additionally there are many, many other similar institutions.  Most of these facilities specialize in helping newcomers to genealogy to get started on their own family history.    They are an ideal place to get hands on experience with Req #4 and Req #5 of the '''Genealogy Merit Badge'''.   


Also - if you are running stuck in building your family tree (Reg #6) then this place can show you some powerful tools to help you out.
Also - if you are running stuck in building your family tree (Reg #6) then this place can show you some powerful tools to help you out.
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