Welcome
American Ancestors has been gathering information about families in America for more than 175 years. Our collections span the globe and cover the United States, especially New England and New York. Devote almost a full week to leveraging the resources and expertise at the newly expanded national center for family history, heritage and culture. This special program includes daily lectures, one-on-one consultations, orientations, group meals, and more.
Program includes:
- Tour and orientation to collections of American Ancestors Research Center
- Daily lectures
- Three, thirty-minute consultations with expert genealogists (one virtual pre-tour consultation, two on-tour consultations)
- Group meals (daily breakfast, opening reception, and closing luncheon)
- Pre-program preparatory webinar and resources
Pre-Tour Preparation Meeting
Live broadcast: July 1, 2027, 3:00–4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Link to join: https://zoom.us/j/95358533721
Presented by Katheen Mackenzie, Education & Programming Manager, & Melanie McComb, Senior Genealogist
Learn how to prepare for your time in the Brim DeForest Library at American Ancestors, make the most of your one-on-one consultations, and more!
Participant Forms
The participant forms will be added to this page closer to the tour. The forms will allow you to submit topics for your pre-tour consultation and your on-tour consultation.
Schedule
| Tuesday, August 10 | |
| 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Refreshments, welcome and introductions, Brue Family Learning Center, 2nd Floor |
| 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Orientation to the Brim-DeForest Library at American Ancestors, presented by Tera Ellefson |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Library tour, led by Aidan Walsh |
| 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Personal research and consultations |
| 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Wine and cheese reception, Brue Family Learning Center, 2nd Floor |
| 7:00 p.m. | American Ancestors closes (library closes at 6:00 p.m.) |
| Wednesday, August 11 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Refreshments |
| 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Lecture by American Ancestors Genealogist, Brue Family Learning Center, 2nd Floor |
| 10:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Personal research and consultations |
| 6:00 p.m. | American Ancestors closes |
| Thursday, August 12 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Refreshments, Brue Family Learning Center, 2nd Floor |
| 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Lecture by American Ancestors Genealogist, Brue Family Learning Center, 2nd Floor |
| 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. | Tour of the Family Heritage Experience |
| 10:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Personal research and consultations |
| 6:00 p.m. | American Ancestors closes |
| Friday, August 13 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Refreshments |
| 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Lecture by American Ancestors Genealogist, Brue Family Learning Center, 2nd Floor |
| 10:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Personal research and consultations |
| 6:00 p.m. | American Ancestors closes |
| Saturday, August 14 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Refreshments |
| 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Lecture by American Ancestors Genealogist |
| 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Closing luncheon, Brue Family Learning Center, 2nd Floor |
| 10:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Personal research and consultations |
| 6:00 p.m. | American Ancestors closes |
Schedule is Subject to Change
Packet Materials
When the tour begins on Monday, you will receive a packet with a list of participants, a lecture handout, the consultation topics of your fellow participants, and more. Those materials in your packet will also be provided digitally here.