Support American Ancestors all year long!
By becoming a contributing member of American Ancestors, you get access to all the benefits of our Family-level membership plus one free expert consultation per year, print delivery of the Register, access to a library of recorded seminars, Advanced or Premium access to American AncesTREES, and NARM membership—free admission and store discounts at 1,500+ arts, cultural, and historical institutions across North America. Thank you for contributing to our mission to advance the study of family history in America and beyond!
Research and Resources
- Access to over 10 billion searchable names and records on AmericanAncestors.org
- Free access to partner databases from organizations including NewspaperArchive, 19th Century U.S. Newspapers, The New York Times, and many more
- Free admission to American Ancestors in Boston to access the Brim-DeForest Library, the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center, and our world-class collection of family history material
- Standard access to American AncesTREES, an online family tree program
Publications
- Quarterly print delivery of American Ancestors magazine
- Quarterly print delivery of the Register, the flagship journal of American genealogy
- 20% discount off the subscription price to Mayflower Descendant: A Journal of Pilgrim Genealogy & History
Discounts on Programs & Services
- 10% off all online lectures and courses
- $10/hour discount on research-for-hire
- $150 discount on consultation session
- 10% discount on books published by American Ancestors (some restrictions and exclusions apply)
Exclusive Offers
- Save up to 30% off the best available rate at participating hotels reserved through HistoricHotels.org
- Exclusive discount on one-year subscription to Family Tree Magazine
- 10% off a Tier 1 membership to GEDmatch
- Complimentary 12-month membership to Travel + Leisure GO for exclusive savings on accommodations and activities
- Access to the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association, a network of more than 1,500 arts, cultural, and historical institutions across North America that extend special member benefits, such as free general admission and store discounts to members
Friend ($150)
Benefits for up to 3 members of the same household for 1 year. Does not renew. $30 eligible for tax deduction.
- One free 30-minute consultation with an expert genealogist, redeemable within one year.
- Access to a library of recorded seminars
- Advanced access to American AncesTREES
Associate ($250)
Benefits for up to 3 members of the same household for 1 year. Does not renew. $130 eligible for tax deduction.
- One free 45-minute consultation with an expert genealogist, redeemable within one year.
- Access to a library of recorded seminars
- Advanced access to American AncesTREES
Supporter ($500)
Benefits for up to 3 members of the same household for 1 year. Does not renew. $380 eligible for tax deduction.
- One free 60-minute consultation with an expert genealogist, redeemable within one year.
- Access to a library of recorded seminars
- Advanced access to American AncesTREES
Benefactor ($750)
Benefits for up to 3 members of the same household for 1 year. Does not renew. $630 eligible for tax deduction.
- One free 90-minute consultation with an expert genealogist, redeemable within one year.
- Access to a library of recorded seminars
- Advanced access to American AncesTREES
- Quarterly updates from our President & CEO
Patron ($1500)
Benefits for up to 3 members of the same household for 1 year. Does not renew. $1260 eligible for tax deduction.
- One free 120-minute consultation with an expert genealogist, redeemable within one year.
- Access to a library of recorded seminars
- Premium access to American AncesTREES
- Quarterly updates from our President & CEO