Research Getaway at American Ancestors, Boston, MA
Escape to Boston for three days of research, one-on-one consultations, orientations, lectures, and social events while exploring the rich offerings at the American Ancestors headquarters, and benefiting from the knowledge and assistance of our expert genealogists.
Program includes:
- Tour and orientation to collections of the American Ancestors Research Center
- Daily lectures and demonstrations
- Two 30-minute consultations with expert genealogists (one virtual pre-tour consultation, one on-tour consultations)
- Group meals (daily breakfast, opening reception, and closing dinner)
- Pre-program preparatory webinar and resources
Pricing
| Participant Type | Member | Non-Member |
| Regular | $700 | $850 |
Schedule
Thursday, June 4
| 9:00 a.m. | Check in, refreshments |
| 9:30 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions |
| 10:15 a.m. | Lecture: Overview of American Ancestors Collections, presented by Judy Lucey |
| 10:45 a.m. | Lecture: Using the American Ancestors Library Catalog and Digital Library, presented by Judy Lucey |
| 11:15 a.m. | Tour of the Brim-DeForest Library at American Ancestors |
| 12:00-5:00 p.m. | Personal research and consultations |
| 5:00 p.m. | Wine and cheese reception |
Friday, June 5
| 9:00 a.m. | Refreshments |
| 9:30 a.m. | Lecture from American Ancestors genealogist |
| 10:30-5:00 p.m. | Personal Research and consultations |
| 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Light Dinner |
Saturday, June 6
| 9:00 a.m. | Refreshments |
| 9:30 a.m. | Lecture from American Ancestors genealogist |
| 10:30-6:00 p.m. | Personal Research |
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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 March 4, 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:
Travel Insurance Services
Travel Guard Insurance
Allianz Travel Insurance
