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

Researching War of 1812 Veteran Ancestors
Chief Genealogist David Allen Lambert will discuss key resources for researching War of 1812 veterans, including compiled service and pension records, muster rolls, correspondence from officers, town histories, and a new database from AmericanAncestors.org.
The Brue Family Learning Center

Tracing Ancestors on the Move in America
The four-session seminar will help you track your ancestors on the move, and give you context for migrations across America from the 17th to the 20th centuries.
The Brue Family Learning Center

Researching Your French-Canadian Ancestors
This four-week course will guide you through the peculiarities of French-Canadian research and teach you how to locate and use essential resources, analyze records, and maximize your search results.
The Brue Family Learning Center

Women in the Gilded Age: Two Authors’ Insights
Hear stories of women during the Gilded Age from Laura Thompson, author of Heiresses: The Lives of the Million Dollar Babies, and Betsy Prioleau, author of Diamonds and Deadlines: A Tale of Greed, Deceit, and a Female Tycoon in the Gilded Age.
Moderated by Esther Crain
American Inspiration Author Series

Early Art Collecting in Renaissance Venice
Hear fascinating anecdotes of the pioneering art collectors who led to the creation of the modern art world.
Fine Art & Architecture with Curt DiCamillo

Family History Refresh: How to Become a Better Researcher
American Ancestors is coming to Chicago! This in-person seminar will set you on the right path to getting the most out of your family history research and teach you how to tackle brick-walls like a pro.
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."
