Support American Ancestors all year long!
By becoming a contributing member of American Ancestors, you get access to all the benefits of our Family-level membership plus one free expert consultation per year, access to a library of recorded seminars, and Advanced or Premium access to American AncesTREES. Thank you for contributing to our mission to advance the study of family history in America and beyond!
Research and Resources
- Access to over 1.4 billion searchable names on AmericanAncestors.org
- Free access to databases from external organizations including NewspaperArchive, 19th Century U.S. Newspapers, The New York Times, and many more
- Free admission to the American Ancestors Research Center (Reopening 2024)
- Standard access to American AncesTREES, an online family tree program
Publications
- Quarterly print delivery of American Ancestors magazine
- Quarterly digital delivery of the Register, the flagship journal of American genealogy. Get print delivery for an extra $20/year (see purchase page)
- 20% discount off the subscription price to Mayflower Descendant: A Journal of Pilgrim Genealogy & History
Discounts on Programs & Services
- 10% off all online lectures and courses
- $10/hour discount on research-for-hire
- $100 discount on consultation session
- 10% discount on books published by American Ancestors (some restrictions and exclusions apply)
Exclusive Offers
- Save up to 30% off the best available rate at participating hotels reserved through HistoricHotels.org
- Exclusive discount on one-year subscription to Family Tree Magazine
- 10% off a Tier 1 membership to GEDmatch
- Complimentary 12-month membership to Travel + Leisure GO for exclusive savings on accommodations and activities
Friend ($150)
Benefits for up to 3 members of the same household for 1 year. Does not renew. $30 eligible for tax deduction.
- One free 30-minute consultation with an expert genealogist, redeemable within one year.
- Access to a library of recorded seminars
- Advanced access to American AncesTREES
Associate ($250)
Benefits for up to 3 members of the same household for 1 year. Does not renew. $130 eligible for tax deduction.
- One free 45-minute consultation with an expert genealogist, redeemable within one year.
- Access to a library of recorded seminars
- Advanced access to American AncesTREES
Supporter ($500)
Benefits for up to 3 members of the same household for 1 year. Does not renew. $380 eligible for tax deduction.
- One free 60-minute consultation with an expert genealogist, redeemable within one year.
- Access to a library of recorded seminars
- Advanced access to American AncesTREES
Benefactor ($750)
Benefits for up to 3 members of the same household for 1 year. Does not renew. $630 eligible for tax deduction.
- One free 90-minute consultation with an expert genealogist, redeemable within one year.
- Access to a library of recorded seminars
- Advanced access to American AncesTREES
- Quarterly updates from our President & CEO
Patron ($1500)
Benefits for up to 3 members of the same household for 1 year. Does not renew. $1260 eligible for tax deduction.
- One free 120-minute consultation with an expert genealogist, redeemable within one year.
- Access to a library of recorded seminars
- Premium access to American AncesTREES
- Quarterly updates from our President & CEO