Fort Worth History Center
🏢 Fort Worth Public Library — Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth History Center
The Fort Worth Public Library's local history, genealogy and archives unit at 501 E Bolt St — open to the public for research into Fort Worth's past, Texas records and family history.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 501 E Bolt St, Fort Worth, TX 76110
Phone: (817) 392-7740
Website: fortworthtexas.gov/library
📖 About Fort Worth History Center
The Fort Worth History Center is the Fort Worth Public Library's dedicated local-history, genealogy and archives facility, which opened in October 2022 at 501 E. Bolt Street. It succeeded the library's former Local History, Genealogy & Archives unit, giving Fort Worth's historical records a purpose-built home. The center is open to the public with both walk-in visits and scheduled research appointments. Its collections cover Fort Worth and Tarrant County history — yearbooks, city directories, maps, newspapers and books — alongside genealogy resources strongest for the Southern and Midwestern United States and the original thirteen colonies. Researchers can use Ancestry.com Library Edition on-site. Note that archival collections are stored offsite and require three business days' notice for retrieval, so calling or emailing staff ahead is recommended for archive materials.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- FWPL's genealogy, local-history and archives unit; opened October 2022
- Open to the public with walk-in hours plus research appointments
- Fort Worth & Tarrant County history: yearbooks, maps, directories, newspapers
- Ancestry.com Library Edition available on-site
- Archival collections stored offsite — request with 3 business days' notice
📱 Free with a Fort Worth Public Library Card
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Fort Worth History Center open to the public?
Yes. It welcomes walk-in visitors during its posted hours (Tuesday–Saturday) and also takes scheduled research appointments. However, archival collections are stored offsite and require three business days' advance notice, so contact staff ahead if you need archive materials.
What can I research at the Fort Worth History Center?
The center specializes in Fort Worth and Tarrant County local history — yearbooks, city directories, maps, newspapers and books — plus genealogy resources strongest for the Southern and Midwestern U.S. and the original thirteen colonies. Ancestry.com Library Edition is available on-site.
When is the History Center closed?
It is closed Sunday and Monday. Open hours are Tuesday through Thursday 11 AM–7 PM and Friday and Saturday 10 AM–6 PM.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.