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.




Young Family Historians Essay Contest
We're asking students across the nation to explore what they’ve learned about themselves, the community, and the nation by reflecting on a story from their personal family history. Students enrolled in grades 4–12 in public, private, parochial, and home schools across the nation are invited to participate.

Stacy Schiff with The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams
Don't miss this discussion with the Pulitzer Prize-winning author about her revelatory biography of Samuel Adams, a singular figure at a singular moment in American History. In her distinctive voice, Stacy Schiff restores this revolutionary to the pantheon of the most critical Founding Fathers on the 300th anniversary of his birth.

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

Virginia Research: Four Centuries of History and Genealogy
This four-week online seminar provides a century-by-century look at the records, resources, repositories, and research strategies that are essential to exploring your Virginia roots.
The Brue Family Learning Center

An Explosion of Beauty: The Art, Architecture, and Collections of British Country Houses, Part II
In this three-session online course, Curator of Special Collections and celebrated architectural historian Curt DiCamillo, FRSA will guide you through several stately English country homes, their interiors, and their world-class art collections.
Fine Art & Architecture with Curt DiCamillo

Weston Park: The House, The Families, and The Influence
Join Gareth Williams, Curator and Head of Learning at Weston Park, for a look at his new book illustrating the story and extraordinary collections of the historic house in Shropshire, England.
Fine Art and Architecture with Curt DiCamillo

DNA Consultations at American Ancestors
Have you taken a DNA test and need help deciphering results? Learn about how an American Ancestors DNA consultation can help you make the most of using DNA in your family history research.
The Brue Family Learning Center

Searching Great Migration Databases on AmericanAncestors.org
Learn how to research your 17th-century New England ancestors using the Great Migration Study Project, which documents over 20,000 individuals who immigrated to New England between 1620 and 1635.
The Brue Family Learning Center

The Houses of Parliament, 1086-2086
Hear from curatorial consultant Annie Kemkaran-Smith about the history and architecture of the palace of Westminster, the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
Fine Art & Architecture with Curt DiCamillo
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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."
