For libraries, historical societies, archives, and research centers—offer your patrons a seat in our world-class research center while they’re still seated in yours.
Research Memberships
Buy Individual Membership with Register print edition ($119.95/year)
Give a Gift Individual 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 print delivery of American Ancestors magazine
- Quarterly digital delivery of the Register, the flagship journal of American genealogy. Get print delivery for an extra $20/year (see below)
- 10% off all online lectures and courses
- 20% discount off the subscription price to Mayflower Descendant: A Journal of Pilgrim Genealogy & History
- $10/hour discount on research-for-hire
- $100 discount on consultation session
- 10% discount on books published by NEHGS (some restrictions and exclusions apply)
- 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
- Exclusive discount on one-year subscription to Family Tree Magazine
- 10% off a Tier 1 membership to GEDmatch
- Complimentary 12-month membership to Travel + Leisure GO for exclusive savings on accommodations and activities
All the benefits of Individual Membership for up to three members of the same household.
Family Membership with Register print edition ($139.95/year)
Benefits for one person only.
- 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
- Digital access to new and past issues of American Ancestors magazine 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
- $10/hour discounts on research-for-hire
- Free admission to the American Ancestors Research Center (Reopening 2024)
All the benefits of Individual Membership or Family Membership.
Plus
- Free consultation with a JHC archivist about organizing and preserving your family papers
- Tour of the JHC Archives
- Discounts to JHC events
- Free admission to one Sunday program of your choice with the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston
Contributing Memberships
For you and up to two additional members of your household.
- 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 print delivery of American Ancestors magazine and the Register, the flagship journal of American genealogy
- 10% off all online lectures and courses
- 20% discount off the subscription price to Mayflower Descendant: A Journal of Pilgrim Genealogy & History
- $10/hour discount on research-for-hire
- $100 discount on consultation session
- 10% discount on books published by NEHGS (some restrictions and exclusions apply)
- Free admission to the American Ancestors Research Center (Reopening 2024)
- Save up to 30% off the best available rate at participating hotels reserved through HistoricHotels.org
- Exclusive discount on one-year subscription to Family Tree Magazine
- 10% off a Tier 1 membership to GEDmatch
Plus
- $30 eligible for tax deduction
- Free 30-minute consultation with a genealogist (redeemable within one year)
- Exclusive access to recorded lectures, handouts, and activities from a curated selection of past online seminars
- Advanced access to American AncesTREES, an online family tree program
For you and up to two additional members of your household.
- 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 print delivery of American Ancestors magazine and the Register, the flagship journal of American genealogy
- 10% off all online lectures and courses
- 20% discount off the subscription price to Mayflower Descendant: A Journal of Pilgrim Genealogy & History
- $10/hour discount on research-for-hire
- $100 discount on consultation session
- 10% discount on books published by NEHGS (some restrictions and exclusions apply)
- Free admission to the American Ancestors Research Center (Reopening 2024)
- Save up to 30% off the best available rate at participating hotels reserved through HistoricHotels.org
- Exclusive discount on one-year subscription to Family Tree Magazine
- 10% off a Tier 1 membership to GEDmatch
- Complimentary 12-month membership to Travel + Leisure GO for exclusive savings on accommodations and activities
Plus
- $130 eligible for tax deduction
- Free 45-minute consultation with a genealogist (redeemable within one year)
- Exclusive access to recorded lectures, handouts, and activities from a curated selection of past online seminars
- Advanced access to American AncesTREES, an online family tree program
For you and up to two additional members of your household.
- 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 print delivery of American Ancestors magazine and the Register, the flagship journal of American genealogy
- 10% off all online lectures and courses
- 20% discount off the subscription price to Mayflower Descendant: A Journal of Pilgrim Genealogy & History
- $10/hour discount on research-for-hire
- $100 discount on consultation session
- 10% discount on books published by NEHGS (some restrictions and exclusions apply)
- Free admission to the American Ancestors Research Center (Reopening 2024)
- Save up to 30% off the best available rate at participating hotels reserved through HistoricHotels.org
- Exclusive discount on one-year subscription to Family Tree Magazine
- 10% off a Tier 1 membership to GEDmatch
- Complimentary 12-month membership to Travel + Leisure GO for exclusive savings on accommodations and activities
Plus
- $380 eligible for tax deduction
- Free 60-minute consultation with a genealogist (redeemable within one year)
- Exclusive access to recorded lectures, handouts, and activities from a curated selection of past online seminars
- Advanced access to American AncesTREES, an online family tree program
For you and up to two additional members of your household.
- 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 print delivery of American Ancestors magazine and the Register, the flagship journal of American genealogy
- 10% off all online lectures and courses
- 20% discount off the subscription price to Mayflower Descendant: A Journal of Pilgrim Genealogy & History
- $10/hour discount on research-for-hire
- $100 discount on consultation session
- 10% discount on books published by NEHGS (some restrictions and exclusions apply)
- Free admission to the American Ancestors Research Center (Reopening 2024)
- Save up to 30% off the best available rate at participating hotels reserved through HistoricHotels.org
- Exclusive discount on one-year subscription to Family Tree Magazine
- 10% off a Tier 1 membership to GEDmatch
- Complimentary 12-month membership to Travel + Leisure GO for exclusive savings on accommodations and activities
Plus
- $630 eligible for tax deduction
- Free 90-minute consultation with a genealogist (redeemable within one year)
- Exclusive access to recorded lectures, handouts, and activities from a curated selection of past online seminars
- Advanced access to American AncesTREES, an online family tree program
- Quarterly updates from our President & CEO
For you and up to two additional members of your household.
- 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 print delivery of American Ancestors magazine and the Register, the flagship journal of American genealogy
- 10% off all online lectures and courses
- 20% discount off the subscription price to Mayflower Descendant: A Journal of Pilgrim Genealogy & History
- $10/hour discount on research-for-hire
- $100 discount on consultation session
- 10% discount on books published by NEHGS (some restrictions and exclusions apply)
- Free admission to the American Ancestors Research Center (Reopening 2024)
- Save up to 30% off the best available rate at participating hotels reserved through HistoricHotels.org
- Exclusive discount on one-year subscription to Family Tree Magazine
- 10% off a Tier 1 membership to GEDmatch
- Complimentary 12-month membership to Travel + Leisure GO for exclusive savings on accommodations and activities
Plus
- $1,260 eligible for tax deduction
- Free 120-minute consultation with a genealogist (redeemable within one year)
- Exclusive access to recorded lectures, handouts, and activities from a curated selection of past online seminars
- Premium access to American AncesTREES, an online family tree program
- Quarterly updates from our President & CEO
Guest Membership – Free!
Free Guest Membership accounts allow web visitors to use a limited suite of AmericanAncestors.org databases to sample a portion of the vast offerings that American Ancestors provides family historians of all levels.
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Life Membership
For those committed to pursuing family history and supporting American Ancestors for life. Partially tax-deductible.
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