NARA Research Tour
Discover the wealth of family history resources held at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in the nation’s capital. Delve into military records, immigration and naturalization files, federal land grants, and beyond. Our week-long, guided research trip to the National Archives—including a trip to Archives II, College Park—will present you with a genealogical goldmine.
Program Includes:
- Six-night hotel stay at the State Plaza Hotel
- Orientation to the National Archives
- Lectures from American Ancestors genealogists
- One, thirty-minute, pre-tour Zoom consultation with an expert genealogist to help prepare for your research
- Two, thirty-minute, in-person consultations with expert genealogists during the tour
- Group meals (opening and closing dinner)
- Pre-program preparatory webinar and resources
- FREE access to Navigating our Nation's Federal Records online course, which includes five 90-minute lecture recordings and handouts.
Pricing
| Participant Type | Members | Non-Members |
| Single | $3,500 | $3,650 |
| Double (per person) | $2,995 | $3,145 |
| With non-researching guest | $3,950 | $4,100 |
| Commuter | $1,750 | $1,900 |
Member discount automatically applied at check-out when logged in.
Schedule
Sunday, March 24
After 3:00 p.m. Check-in at State Plaza Hotel
3:00–4:00 p.m. Welcome and Introductions (State Plaza Hotel) Your Guide to the Week
4:00–5:00 p.m. American Ancestors Genealogist Lecture
6:00–8:30 p.m. Opening Dinner
Monday, March 25
8:45 a.m. Coach Pick-up at State Plaza Hotel for travel to NARA
9:00–10:30 a.m. Researcher Registration and Orientation
10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Personal Research and Consultations
5:00 p.m. Coach Pick-up at NARA
Tuesday, March 26
8:45 a.m. Coach Pick-up at State Plaza Hotel for travel to NARA
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Personal Research and Consultations
5:00 p.m. Coach Pick-up at NARA
Wednesday, March 27
8:30 a.m. Coach Pick-up at State Plaza Hotel for travel to NARA
9:00 a.m. Shuttle pick-up for travel to Archives II
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Personal Research at Archives II
5:45 p.m. Coach Pick-up at NARA
Thursday, March 28
8:45 am Coach Pick-up at State Plaza Hotel for travel to NARA
9:00 a.m.–5:00 pm Personal Research and Consultations
2:00–3:00 pm American Ancestors Genealogist Lecture
5:00 pm Coach Pick-up at NARA
Friday, March 29
8:45 a.m. Coach Pick-up at State Plaza Hotel for travel to NARA
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Personal Research and Consultations
5:00 p.m. Coach Pick-up at NARA
6:00–8:30 p.m. Closing dinner
Saturday, March 30
Before 12:00 p.m. Check-out of State Plaza Hotel
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 December 24, 2023, 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
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