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Contributing Memberships

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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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