Come Home to New England Research Tour 2026
American Ancestors has been gathering information about families in America for more than 175 years. Our collections span the globe and cover the United States, especially New England and New York. Devote almost a full week to leveraging the resources and expertise at the newly expanded national center for family history, heritage and culture. This special program includes daily lectures, one-on-one consultations, orientations, group meals, and more.
Program includes:
- Tour and orientation to collections of American Ancestors Research Center
- Daily lectures
- Three, thirty-minute consultations with expert genealogists (one virtual pre-tour consultation, two on-tour consultations)
- Group meals (daily breakfast, opening reception, and closing dinner)
- Pre-program preparatory webinar and resources
Cancellation Policy: Written cancellations received before May 11, 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 or portions of the tour not taken, or for participants who do not complete the tour.
Please note: Details are subject to change.
Pricing
| Participant Type | Member | Non-Member |
| Early Bird (Before 4/1/26) | $1200 | $1350 |
| Regular (4/1/26 and after) | $1300 | $1450 |
Schedule
| Tuesday, August 11 | |
| 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Refreshments, welcome and introductions |
| 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. | Collections at the American Ancestors Research Center, presented by Senior Archivist Judy Lucey |
| 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Library tour |
| 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Personal research and consultations |
| 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Wine and cheese reception, 2nd floor |
| Wednesday, August 12 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Refreshments |
| 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. | Lecture from American Ancestors genealogist, 2nd floor |
| 10:30 – 6:00 p.m. | Personal research and consultations |
| Thursday, August 13 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Refreshments |
| 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. | Lecture from American Ancestors genealogist, 2nd floor |
| 10:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Personal research and consultations |
| Friday, August 14 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Refreshments |
| 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. | Lecture from American Ancestors genealogist, 2nd floor |
| 10:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Personal research and consultations |
| 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Light dinner, 2nd floor |
| Saturday, August 15 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Refreshments |
| 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. | Lecture from American Ancestors genealogist, 2nd floor |
| 10:30 – 6:00 p.m. | Personal research and consultations |
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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!
Written cancellations received before May 11, 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.
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:
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