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Allen County Public Library Research Tour

Research Tour
In Person
March 15 - 17, 2027
See below for full cost list and special member pricing
900 Library Plz, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
David Allen Lambert
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Join experts from American Ancestors for a series of lectures, one-on-one consultations, and assisted research at the Allen County Public Library—one of America’s preeminent family history research centers. Access published resources covering states across the United States including published genealogies, local histories, compiled county records, and more.

 

Program Includes:

  • Orientation and tour of the Allen County Public Library
  • Lectures from American Ancestors genealogists
  • One, thirty-minute, pre-tour Zoom consultation with an expert genealogist to help prepare for your research
  • One, thirty-minute, in-person consultation with expert genealogists during the tour
  • Group meals (opening breakfast, closing dinner)
  • Pre-program preparatory webinar and resources

 

Pricing

Participant TypeMemberNon-Member
Early Bird (Before 11/30/26)$875$1025
Regular (After 11/30/26)$975$1125

Schedule

 

Monday, March 15

 

9:00 a.m. Meet at the Allen County Public Library

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Opening breakfast, introductions, packets and nametags distributed

10:00 – 11:00 p.m. Orientation by Allen County Public Library staff

11:00 – 5:00 p.m. Consultations and personal research (library closes at 9:00 p.m.)

9:00 p.m. Allen County Public Library closes

 

Tuesday, March 16

 

9:00 a.m. Meet at the Allen County Public Library

9:00 – 5:00 p.m. Personal research and consultations (library closes at 9:00 p.m.)

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Lecture by American Ancestors Genealogist

9:00 p.m. Allen County Public Library closes

 

Wednesday, March 17

 

9:00 a.m. Meet at the Allen County Public Library

9:00 – 5:00 p.m. Personal research and consultations (library closes at 9:00 p.m.)

6:00 p.m. Closing dinner

 

*Schedule subject to change

David Lambert
Learning & Interpretation
David Allen Lambert
Military Records
New England
Eastern Canada
david.lambert@americanancestors.org
Areas of expertise: New England and Atlantic Canadian records of the 17th through 21st century; American and international military records; DNA research; and Native American and African American genealogical research in New England. 
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Member Pricing

American Ancestors members receive a $150 discount on all research tours. This discount will be applied at checkout. Make sure you are logged in to ensure the discount applies. If you are not yet a member, join today!

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Cancellation Policy

Written cancellations received before November 30, 2026 will be subject to a $100-per-person cancellation fee. No refund is possible after this date. Fees are based on group participation. There is no refund for services, portions of the tour not taken, or participants who do not complete the tour.

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Travel Insurance

We encourage participants to purchase travel insurance tailored to their individual needs to protect against unanticipated disruptions to their plans. American Ancestors does not endorse or recommend any travel insurance company, but the following is a list of some possible agents:

Travel Insurance Services 
Travel Guard Insurance 
Allianz Travel Insurance

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