Come Home to New England
American Ancestors has been collecting information about families in America for more than 175 years. Our collections are international in scope and contain significant materials that cover the United States, especially New England and New York, as well as Canada and Europe. This research program provides the opportunity for you to “come home” to Boston and work closely with our staff to advance your research.
Program includes:
- Tour and orientation to collections of American Ancestors Research Center
- Daily lectures
- Three, thirty-minute consultations with expert genealogists
- Group meals (daily breakfast, opening reception, and closing dinner)
- Pre-program preparatory webinar and resources
Tuesday, August 9
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.: Refreshments, welcome and introductions
10:15 - 11:15 a.m.: Collections at American Ancestors Research Center: Digital and Non-Digital, Judy Lucey
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Library Tour (optional), meet on 7th floor
11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Personal Research and Consultations
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.: Wine and cheese reception, 2nd floor
Wednesday, August 10
9:00 a.m.: Refreshments
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.: Lecture: Breaking Down Genealogical Brick Walls in 17th-c. New England, Christopher C. Child
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Personal Research and Consultations
Thursday, August 11
9:00 a.m.: Refreshments
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.: Lecture: 400 years of Immigration to America, Rhonda R. McClure
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Personal Research and Consultations
Friday, August 12
9:00 a.m.: Refreshments
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.: Lecture: Researching Civil War Ancestors, David Allen Lambert
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Personal Research and Consultations
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Light Dinner
Saturday, August 13
9:00 a.m.: Refreshments
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.: Lecture: Researching Massachusetts in the 18th Century, Melanie McComb
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Personal Research and Consultations
*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 June 10, 2022, 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.
We encourage participants to purchase travel insurance tailored to their individual needs to protect against unanticipated disruptions to their plans. American Ancestors does not endorse or recommend any travel insurance company, but the following is a partial list of possible agents:
Access America 1-800-284-8300
Travel Insurance Services 1-800-937-1387
Travel Guard Insurance 1-800-826-4919
HTH Worldwide 1-888-243-2358
