Welcome
Thank you for registering for our 2027 Connecticut Research Tour, which is taking place Monday, April 5 - Wednesday, April 7, 2027!
Uncover your Nutmeg State roots on a research trip to the Connecticut State Library and Archives. While there, you will have access to city directories, town records, newspapers, probate records, special genealogy files, published resources, and much more. Our experts will help you plan your research during a pre-trip consultation and also offer on-site assistance. Whether this is your first trip to the Connecticut State Library or one of many, American Ancestors will help you make the most of your time there. The opportunity to enjoy the company and camaraderie of fellow researchers is an added bonus!
Program includes:
- Pre-program preparatory webinar and resources
- Orientation to collections of the Connecticut State Library by CSL Staff
- Two 30-minute consultations with expert genealogists (one virtual pre-tour consultation, one on-tour consultation)
- Lecture by American Ancestors genealogist
- Opening dinner
Please reach out to Kathleen Mackenzie, Education & Programming Manager, at kathleen.mackenzie@americanancestors.org if you have any questions prior to the program.
Pre-Tour Preparation Presentation
Live broadcast: Monday, March 1, 2027, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Link to join: https://zoom.us/j/96842215774
Presented by Jen Shakshober, Genealogist, and by Kathleen Mackenzie, Education & Programming Manager.
Learn how to prepare for your time in Hartford and at the Connecticut State Library, make the most of your one-on-one consultations, and more! This presentation will be held in a zoom meeting format. This means that during our Q&A sessions you will have the option to come on camera, unmute, and ask questions. You also have the option to remain muted with your camera off, and instead ask questions in the meeting chat.
Pre-Tour To-Dos
The participant forms will be added to this page closer to the tour. The forms will allow you to submit topics for your pre-tour consultation and your on-tour consultation.
Schedule
| Monday, April 5 | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Orientation by Connecticut State Library Staff |
| 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Personal research and consultations |
| 4:00 p.m. | Connecticut State Library closes |
| 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Lecture by Jennifer Shakshober, American Ancestors Genealogist, held at local venue the Lyceum |
| 5:30 p.m. | Opening dinner at local restaurant, Fire by Forge |
| Tuesday, April 6 | |
| 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Personal research and consultations |
| 4:00 p.m. | Connecticut State Library closes |
| Wednesday, April 7 | |
| 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Personal research and consultations |
| 4:00 p.m. | Connecticut State Library closes |
Packet Materials
When the tour begins on Monday, you will receive a packet with a list of participants, a lecture handout, the consultation topics of your fellow participants, and more. Those materials in your packet will also be provided digitally here.
We have a courtesy room block with the DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown, located at 315 Trumbull Street, Hartford, CT 06103, which is a 15-minute walk (or 5-minute drive) from the Connecticut State Library & Archives. The available rate is $169/night, and parking is $19/night.
To reserve a room as part of the block, please use this link or contact Hilton's toll-free reservation line at (800) 754-7941 and requesting the "American Ancestors CT" group block.
There are other area accommodations nearby, which you can view on google maps here.
Please contact Kathleen with any questions at kathleen.mackenzie@americanancestors.org.
Area Accommodations
We have a courtesy room block with the DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown, located at 315 Trumbull Street, Hartford, CT 06103, which is a 15-minute walk (or 5-minute drive) from the Connecticut State Library & Archives. The available rate is $169/night, and parking is $19/night.
To reserve a room as part of the block, please use this link or contact Hilton's toll-free reservation line at (800) 754-7941 and requesting the "American Ancestors CT" group block. Please book by May 1.
There are other area accommodations nearby, which you can view on google maps here.
Please contact Kathleen with any questions at kathleen.mackenzie@americanancestors.org.
