Developed by experts at American Ancestors/NEHGS, this free-to-access national curriculum is designed to expose students in grades 4 through 6 to the concepts, benefits, and joys of family history.


Where Were Your Ancestors during the Boston Tea Party?
In partnership with the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, we are pleased to introduce the Boston Tea Party Descendants Program. Our mission is to foster interest in genealogical connections to participants in the Boston Tea Party, their families, and those involved in the making of colonial rebellion in Boston.

Zoom Demo: The New AmericanAncestors.org
Join Claire Vail, Vice President for Digital Strategy and Communications, for a demonstration on the newly launched AmericanAncestors.org! Learn about key new features, how to navigate the site, and how to get the most out of the website from home. You can also visit our New Website FAQ for more information.

Vita Brevis is 3 Million Views Old!
Vita Brevis, our family history blog, recently marked an important milestone: 3,000,000 page views since it launched in January 2014. Join editor Scott C. Steward for a look back on some of the most popular posts, from research advice to celebrity genealogies to personal stories of family connections made through genealogical research.

Upcoming Events

Pennsylvania Research: Four Centuries of History and Genealogy
Whether your ancestors arrived in Pennsylvania during the colonial period or the twentieth century, this four-week online seminar will review essential resources for exploring your Pennsylvania roots.
The Brue Family Learning Center

Downton Shabby: One American’s Adventure Restoring His Family’s English Castle
Hear from author Hopwood DePree about his adventures renovating Hopwood Hall, the 600-year-old English manor house which once belonged to his family.
The Brue Family Learning Center

Country Houses of the Scottish Borders
SOLD OUT | Experience the history, beauty, glory, art, and hospitality of Scotland on an expert-led tour of some of the country's most glorious houses and gardens.
Heritage Tours

On Demand: Finding Origins: Cluster Research in Practice
One of the most common—and important—questions a family historian asks is “where did my ancestors come from?” Using several case studies, we will present a step-by-step approach to organizing, researching, and resolving your quest to find origins.
Available for purchase until:
The Brue Family Learning Center

Dror Goldberg with Easy Money: American Puritans and the Invention of Modern Money
The story of our modern money began in North America, in Massachusetts colony at the time of the witch trials. Don’t miss this sweeping narrative that weaves together economics, law, and American history.
American Inspiration Author Series

Boston City Archives Day Trip
Join American Ancestors/NEHGS experts at Boston City Archives for a day of genealogical research, including a 30-minute consultation prior to the trip, a tour of the facility, and research assistance.
The Brue Family Learning Center
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The Antiquarto
Join D. Brenton Simons, President and CEO of American Ancestors/NEHGS, for exclusive interviews about family history, fine art and architecture, favorite books, and more.
The latest episode features Kyle Hurst, Senior Genealogist for the Newbury Street Press at American Ancestors/New England Historic Genealogical Society. Hear about her work at the Newbury Street Press, researching and writing family histories; how she got started in genealogy; and her award-winning genealogy "Ancestors and Descendants of Charles Le Caron and Victoire Sprague."
