Educational experiences by our experts, at your convenience
Whether you're just starting to explore your family history, or you're a seasoned researcher looking to gain new skills, American Ancestors offers a variety of online seminars in topics across the field of genealogy. Now, you can enjoy some of our most recent and popular courses at your convenience, including recorded lectures, handouts, activities, and more. Any course you purchase will be accessible through your American Ancestors account for the foreseeable future—course materials do not expire. Choose a course below and start learning today!
On Demand: Uncovering Wartime Stories, 1918-1945: Researching Veteran and Homefront Experiences of the World Wars
Many of us have not-so-distant ancestors who served in World War I and World War II—on battlefields, behind-the-scenes, or at home. Through a combination of videos, online resources, and an hour-long panel discussion, this conversation course will provide insight to help you research war-related family stories and gain a clearer picture of your family’s experience of the World Wars.
Available for purchase until:
The Brue Family Learning Center
On Demand: Beyond the Grave: Uncovering Life Stories from Death Records
As genealogists, we often talk about “filling in the dash” for our ancestors—moving beyond birth and death dates by uncovering stories that paint a more complete picture of our ancestors’ lives. Death records include important details and clues about our ancestors’ lives that reveal rich stories and help us better understand their experiences.
Available for purchase until:
The Brue Family Learning Center
On Demand: Verifying Mayflower Lineage
Join experts from American Ancestors for a three-part online course that will explore the many resources, record collections, and research strategies for verifying your connection to the Mayflower. We will also include several case studies demonstrating ways to break down brick walls, including an examination of using DNA to confirm a hypothesis.
Available for purchase until:
The Brue Family Learning Center
On Demand: Researching American Revolutionary War Patriots
Nearly 250 years ago, America declared its independence from the British Empire, changing the course of history. For those of us with American ancestry from that period, we want to know if—and how—our ancestor served the cause. This five-week online course will delve into the many primary and published records that exist to document your ancestors’ role in the American Revolution and their contributions to the cause for independence.
Available for purchase until:
The Brue Family Learning Center