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April 25, 2012 - Mike and Kitty Dukakis Honored
"Former Governor Mike Dukakis and wife Kitty made the scene at the New England Historic Genealogical Society’s annual dinner at the Four Seasons..."
April 17, 2012 - NEHGS To Host Launch of New Genetics Book
"The New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) announced today it is hosting internationally renowned geneticist Professor Bryan Sykes for the launch of his new book DNA USA: A Genetic Portrait of America on Friday, April 20..."
April 8, 2012 - Deep Research Went Into Sedgwick Project
"Much of the genealogical research and expertise for tonight’s "Finding Your Roots" episode on public TV focusing on the Sedgwick family was handled by the Boston-based New England Historic Genealogical Society..."
April 5, 2012 - Album Might Have a Presidential Tie
Ian Brabner, an Americana dealer in Delware, claims to have a 1870s photo album containing a photograph of President Obama's ancestor, Anna Wolfey, the president's great-great-great aunt. Christopher C. Child is featured in this story.
April 3, 2012 - Even Kyra Sedgwick is just a few degrees from Kevin Bacon
"Harvard professor Skip Gates filmed more of his PBS ancestry show “Finding Your Roots” at the New England Historic Genealogical Society on Newbury Street on Tuesday..."
March 30, 2012 - Finding Your Roots With Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
NEHGS to be featured on new PBS Series “Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.”
March 14, 2012 - War of 1812 Program
The USS Constitution Museum and NEHGS celebrate the bicentennial of the American War of 1812.
March 1, 2012 - Family History Day
NEHGS and Ancestry.com collaborate for New York Family History Day 2012 on March 17, 2012.

January 2009			Ancestry of American Presidents Detailed in New Book
November 2008			Give the Gift of Family: Genealogy Makes a Wonderful Holiday Gift
July 2008			NEHGS Confirms Obama and Wild Bill Hickock are Cousins View the chart
June 2008			NEHGS Offers Major Compendia Online
May 2008			NEHGS Launches New Web Portal Highlighting New York Research Tools
March 2008			NEHGS Announces discovery of Helen Keller Photo
March 2008			Presidential Candidates May Be Surprised By Their Famous Cousins
March 2008			A Trip Into Boston Can Uncover Some Family Surprises
January 2008			NEHGS Adds More Than 3.2 Million Searchable Names Online
January 2008			NEHGS Hosts Distinguished Journalist Bill Griffeth

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