"I believe in philanthropy and by being a life member of American Ancestors, I am able to provide consistent support to the organization that gives so much back to me. American Ancestors represents the very best in genealogy and it is my privilege to be a part of it in this way."
—American Ancestors Life Member Nancy Maulsby
For family history enthusiasts who have made a lifelong commitment to pursuing the discovery, documentation, and sharing of their genealogy, American Ancestors offers Life Memberships customized to meet your needs. As a community of some of the Society's most dedicated supporters, Life Members play a key role in supporting our mission to advance the study of family history in America and beyond.
Life Members and Life Benefactors are closely involved with the American Ancestors mission to advance the study of family history in America and beyond. With personal account managers, Life Members and Life Benefactors have special access to American Ancestors experts and scholarship and enjoy exclusive benefits.
For Life Members who want to share their lifelong commitment to genealogy with their spouse, we now offer Life Membership for couples. Spouses may be added to your Life Membership for half-off the regular price and enjoy all the benefits of Life Membership with you.
To learn more about Life Membership, contact our Member Services team at membership@nehgs.org or 1-888-296-3447.
Select a Life Membership
- Access to over 1.4 billion searchable names on AmericanAncestors.org
- Free access to databases from external organizations including NewspaperArchive, 19th Century U.S. Newspapers, The New York Times, and many more
- Quarterly delivery of the magazine American Ancestors and The Register, the flagship journal of American genealogy
- 10% discount on online courses
- 20% discount off the subscription price to Mayflower Descendant: A Journal of Pilgrim Genealogy & History
- $100 discount on consultation session
- Free admission to the American Ancestors Research Center (Reopening 2024)
- Standard access to American AncesTREES, an online family tree program
- Save up to 30% off the best available rate at participating hotels reserved through HistoricHotels.org and HistoricHotelsWorldWide.com
- Exclusive discount on a one-year subscription to Family Tree Magazine
- Complimentary 12-month membership to Travel + Leisure GO for exclusive savings on accommodations and activities
and
- No longer responsible for annual dues
- 3.5-hours of expert assistance (may be applied toward a consultation or research-for-hire)
- Sterling silver Life Member lapel pin
- Personalized Life Member Certificate reproduced from American Ancestors historical archives
- $10/hour discount on research-for-hire
- Priority registration for all education programs
- Exclusive invitations to special events
- 20% discount on books published by American Ancestors (some restrictions and exclusions apply)
- 1-year Family level gift membership to give to the friend or family of your choice ($119.95 value)
- Access to over 1.4 billion searchable names on AmericanAncestors.org
- Free access to databases from external organizations including NewspaperArchive, 19th Century U.S. Newspapers, The New York Times, and many more
- Quarterly delivery of the magazine American Ancestors and The Register, the flagship journal of American genealogy
- 10% discount on online courses
- 20% discount off the subscription price to Mayflower Descendant: A Journal of Pilgrim Genealogy & History
- $100 discount on consultation session
- Free admission to the American Ancestors Research Center (Reopening 2024)
- Standard access to American AncesTREES, an online family tree program
- Save up to 30% off the best available rate at participating hotels reserved through HistoricHotels.org and HistoricHotelsWorldWide.com
- Exclusive discount on a one-year subscription to Family Tree Magaziney Tree Magazine
- Complimentary 12-month membership to Travel + Leisure GO for exclusive savings on accommodations and activities
and
- No longer responsible for annual dues
- 3.5-hours of expert assistance (may be applied toward a consultation or research-for-hire)
- Sterling silver Life Member lapel pin
- Personalized Life Member Certificate reproduced from American Ancestors historical archives
- $10/hour discount on research-for-hire
- Priority registration for all education programs
- Exclusive invitations to special events
- 20% discount on books published by American Ancestors (some restrictions and exclusions apply)
- 1-year Family Gift Membership to give to the friend or family of your choice ($119.95 value)
- Complimentary admission to our popular "Come Home to New England" program at our Research Center in Boston