American Ancestors Comes to Palm Beach

You're invited!

Thursday, February 5, 2026 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Registration for this event is now closed. If you'd like to be added to our wait-list or have questions, please contact Lauren Vitacco at lauren.vitacco@americanancestors.org or 617-226-1267.

Join us in Palm Beach and connect with fellow members and new friends as we celebrate 180 years of American Ancestors—the nation's leading center for family history.  As the oldest and largest genealogical organization in the country, American Ancestors is dedicated to helping people explore their family history, understand their heritage, and connect across generations.

Palm Beach Yacht Club Dress Code: Gentlemen are required to wear a jacket after 6 p.m., seven nights a week, both in the dining room and at the bar (ties are not required). Gentlemen’s shirts must have a collar. Quality ‘designer’ jeans are allowed with a sport/dinner jacket. Knee-length ‘Bermuda’ shorts are acceptable until 5 p.m.  Ladies should wear appropriate smart/casual. For more details visit https://www.pbyc.com/policies 

  Speakers

Ryan J. Woods President and CEO of American Ancestors. 

M. David Sherrill Vice Chair, American Ancestors Board of Trustees.