Midwest Genealogy Center Research Tour 2026
Join experts from American Ancestors for a series of lectures, one-on-one consultations, and assisted research at the Midwest Genealogy Center—one of America’s preeminent family history research centers. Access published resources that span all fifty states including published genealogies, local histories, compiled county records, and more.
Program Includes:
- Orientation and tour of the Midwest Genealogy Center
- 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 consultations with expert genealogists during the tour
- Group meals (daily lunch, closing dinner)
- Pre-program preparatory webinar and resources
Pricing
| Participant Type | Member | Non-Member |
| Early Bird (Before 12/31/25) | $875 | $1025 |
| Regular (After 12/30/25) | $975 | $1125 |
Image courtesy of the Midwest Genealogy Center.
Schedule
Thursday, April 2
10:00 a.m. Meet at Midwest Genealogy Center
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Introductions, packets and nametags distributed
11:00 – 12:00 p.m. Orientation by Midwest Genealogy Center Staff
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch (provided)
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Consultations and personal research (research center closes at 8:00 p.m.)
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Lecture by American Ancestors Genealogist
Friday, April 3
10:00 a.m. Meet at Midwest Genealogy Center
10:15 – 5:00 p.m. Personal research and consultations (research center closes at 8:00 p.m.)
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch (provided)
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Lecture by American Ancestors Genealogist
Saturday, April 4
10:00 a.m. Meet at Midwest Genealogy Center
10:15 – 5:00 p.m. Personal research and consultations (repository closes at 8:00 pm)
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch (provided)
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Closing dinner at Drumm Farm Golf Club
*Schedule subject to change
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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 January 2, 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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