Come Home to New England
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. In addition to daily lectures, one-on-one consultations, and orientations, this special “Come Home” program will also include a walking tour of Revolutionary Boston.
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, one on-tour consultation)
- Group meals (daily breakfast, opening reception, and closing dinner)
- Pre-program preparatory webinar and resources
Cancellation Policy: Written cancellations received before April 1, 2025, 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.
SCHEDULE
Subject to change
Tuesday, July 15
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.: Refreshments, welcome and introductions
10:15 - 11:15 a.m.: Collections at the American Ancestors Research Center, presented by Senior Archivist Judy Lucey
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Library Tour
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, July 16
9:00 a.m.: Refreshments
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.: Thinking Outside the Box: Breaking Down Brick Walls in Early New England, presented by Christopher C. Child
10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Personal Research and Consultations
Thursday, July 17
9:00 a.m.: Refreshments
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.: The F.A.N. Approach, presented by Melanie McComb
10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Personal Research and Consultations
Friday, July 18
9:00: Refreshments
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.: Researching Colonial and Revolutionary War Soldiers, presented by David Allen Lambert
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Personal Research and Consultations
5:00-6:00 p.m.: Light dinner
Saturday, July 19
9:00 a.m.: Refreshments
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.: Using DNA to Identify Ancestral Origins, presented by Melanie McComb
10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Personal Research and Consultations
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