American Ancestors Comes to the Midwest Genealogy Center
Join experts from American Ancestors for a series of lectures, one-on-one consultations, and assisted research at the Midwest Genealogy Center—one of America’s preeminent family history research centers. Access published resources that span all fifty states including published genealogies, local histories, compiled county records, and more.
Program Includes:
- Orientation and tour of the Midwest Genealogy Center
- Lectures from American Ancestors genealogists
- One, thirty-minute, pre-tour Zoom consultation with an expert genealogist to help prepare for your research
- One, thirty-minute, in-person consultations with expert genealogists during the tour
- Group meals (daily lunch, closing dinner)
- Pre-program preparatory webinar and resources
Pricing
| Participant Type | Member | Non-Member |
| Registration | $650 | $800 |
Image courtesy of the Midwest Genealogy Center.
Schedule
Thursday, August 8
10:00 a.m. Meet at Midwest Genealogy Center
10:00–10:15 a.m. Introductions, packets and nametags distributed
10:15–11:15 a.m. Orientation by Midwest Genealogy Center Staff
11:15 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Consultations and personal research (research center closes at 8:00 p.m.)
12:30–1:30 p.m. Lunch (provided)
5:00–6:00 p.m. Lecture by American Ancestors Genealogist
Friday, August 9
10:00 a.m. Meet at Midwest Genealogy Center
10:15 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Personal research and consultations (research center closes at 8:00 p.m.)
12:30–1:30 p.m. Lunch (provided)
5:00–6:00 p.m. Lecture by American Ancestors Genealogist
Saturday, August 10
10:00 a.m. Meet at Midwest Genealogy Center
10:15 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Personal research and consultations (repository closes at 8:00 pm)
12:30–1:30 p.m. Lunch (provided)
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Closing dinner at Drum Farm Golf Club
Schedule subject to change.
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American Ancestors American Ancestors members receive $150 discount on all of our research tours. Member discount will be applied to items in your cart at check-out. Be sure you are logged in to see the applied member pricing. If you are not yet a member, join today to waive this surcharge.
Written cancellations received before May 8, 2024, will be subject to a $100 per person cancellation fee. No refund is possible after this date. Fees are based on group participation. There is no refund for services or portions of the tour not taken, or for participants who do not complete the tour.
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