Spring Research Getaway
Escape to Boston for three days of research, one-on-one consultations, orientations, and social events while exploring the rich offerings at the American Ancestors Research Center and benefitting from the knowledge and assistance of expert genealogists.
Program includes:
- Tour and orientation to collections of American Ancestors Research Center
- Daily lectures
- Two 30-minute consultations with expert genealogists
- Group meals (daily breakfast, opening reception, and closing dinner)
- Pre-program preparatory webinar and resources
Schedule
Thursday, June 9
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.: Refreshments, welcome and introductions
10:15 - 10:45 a.m.: Lecture: Overview of American Ancestors Collections
10:45 - 11:15 a.m.: Using the American Ancestors Library Catalog and Digital Library
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Library Tour (optional), meet on 7th floor
11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Personal Research
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.: Wine and cheese reception, 2nd floor
Friday, June 10
9:00 a.m.: Refreshments
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.: Lecture: Topic TBD
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Personal Research
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Light Dinner
Saturday, June 11
9:00 a.m.: Refreshments
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.: Lecture: Topic TBD
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Personal Research
*Schedule subject to change.
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American Ancestors American Ancestors members receive $150 discount on all of our research tours. Member discount will be applied to items in your cart at check-out. Be sure you are logged in to see the applied member pricing. If you are not yet a member, join today to waive this surcharge.
Written cancellations received before April 8, 2022, 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.
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