Washington, DC Research Tour
Discover the wealth of family history resources in our nation’s capital. Delve into military records, immigration files, compiled family papers, and more at the National Archives and Records Administration and the Daughters of the American Revolution Library.
“I knew this would be an educational trip for me—but I was amazed at how much I learned and how much fun I had.”
--Past Washington, D.C. Research Tour Participant
Program includes:
- Six-night hotel stay at the State Plaza Hotel
- Tour and orientation to collections at the DAR Library and the National Archives
- Lectures presented by American Ancestors genealogists
- Three, thirty-minute consultations with expert genealogists (one virtual pre-tour consultation, two on-tour consultations)
- Group meals (opening and closing dinner)
- Pre-program preparatory webinar and resources
Member Pricing: American Ancestors members receive a $150 discount on all 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.
Cancellation Policy: Written cancellations received before December 31, 2024 will be subject to a $300 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.
Travel Insurance: 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:
Allianz Travel Insurance 1-866-672-9580
GeoBlue Travel Insurance 610-263-0308
Travel Guard 844-600-4914
USI Travel Insurance Services 1-800-937-1387
SCHEDULE
Subject to change
Sunday, March 23: Opening Evening
After 3:00 p.m. Check-in at State Plaza Hotel
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Introductions and Your Guide to the Week, State Plaza Hotel, Ambassador Room
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner, State Plaza Hotel, Diplomat Room
Monday, March 24: NARA I
8:45 a.m. Coach Pick-up at State Plaza Hotel for travel to NARA I
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Researcher Registration and Orientation by NARA staff
10:30 – 3:30 p.m. Personal Research and Consultations
3:45 p.m. Lecture presented by American Ancestors genealogist
Tuesday, March 25: DAR Library
8:30 a.m. Coach pick-up at State Plaza Hotel for travel to DAR Library
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Orientation to DAR Library
9:45 – 3:50 p.m. Personal Research and Consultations
4:00 p.m. Coach pick-up at DAR Library
Wednesday, March 26: Choose Your Repository
8:30 a.m. Coach Pick-up at State Plaza Hotel for travel to DAR Library, then NARA I
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Personal research and consultations
4:00 p.m. Coach pick-up at DAR Library, drop off at State Plaza Hotel
5:00 p.m. Coach pick-up at NARA I, drop off at State Plaza Hotel
Thursday, March 27: Choose Your Repository
8:30 a.m. Coach pick-up at State Plaza Hotel for travel to DAR Library, then NARA I
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Personal research and consultations
4:00 p.m. Coach pick-up at DAR Library, drop off at State Plaza Hotel
5:00 p.m. Coach pick-up at NARA I, drop off at State Plaza Hotel
Friday, March 28: Choose Your Repository
8:30 a.m. Coach pick-up at State Plaza Hotel for travel to DAR Library, then NARA I
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Personal research and consultations
4:00 p.m. Coach pick-up at DAR Library, drop off at State Plaza Hotel
5:00 p.m. Coach pick-up at NARA I, Drop off at State Plaza Hotel
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Closing dinner, State Plaza Hotel
Saturday, March 29
Before 12:00 p.m. Check out of State Plaza Hotel
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