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Become a member of American Ancestors, the most respected name in family history, to have access to our online database of 1.4 billion+ searchable names, discounts on original scholarship, and special member-only pricing on research expertise.
Research Memberships
Everything you need to discover family history. Access to 1.4 billion online records, subscriptions to our quarterly magazine and journal, and more. Non-tax-deductible.
- Access to over 1.4 billion searchable names on AmericanAncestors.org
- Quarterly delivery of the magazine American Ancestors and The Register, the flagship journal of American genealogy
- $20/hour discount on research-for-hire
- 10% discount on books published by NEHGS (some restrictions and exclusions apply)
- Free admission to the NEHGS Research Center
- The Weekly Genealogist e-newsletter
- Free access to the NEHGS Ask-A-Genealogist service
- Standard access to American AncesTREES, an online family tree program
- Save up to 30% off the best available rate at participating hotels reserved through HistoricHotels.org and HistoricHotelsWorldWide.com
- Exclusive discount on a one-year subscription to Family Tree Magazine
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- All the benefits of Individual Membership for up to three members of the same household
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All the following benefits for three months:
- All benefits for only one person
- Over 1.4 billion searchable names on AmericanAncestors.org
- Quarterly delivery of the magazine American Ancestors and the flagship journal of American genealogy, the Register
- $20/hour discounts on research-for-hire and consultations
- The Weekly Genealogist e-newsletter
- Free admission to the NEHGS Research Center
- Free access to the Ask-a-Genealogist service
.
- All the benefits of Individual Membership
Plus
- Tax-deduction (to be calculated), directly supporting our Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center
- Free consultation with a JHC archivist about organizing and preserving your family papers
- Tour of the JHC Archives
- Discounts to JHC events
- Free admission to one Sunday program of your choice with the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston
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Contributing Memberships
Support American Ancestors while gaining additional benefits to further your research, including free consultation time with a genealogist and free admission for additional guests to our Research Center. Partially tax-deductible.
- Access to over 1.4 billion searchable names on AmericanAncestors.org
- Quarterly delivery of the magazine American Ancestors and The Register, the flagship journal of American genealogy
- 10% discount on books published by NEHGS (some restrictions and exclusions apply)
- Free admission to the NEHGS Research Center
- The Weekly Genealogist e-newsletter
- Free access to the NEHGS Ask-A-Genealogist service
- Save up to 30% off the best available rate at participating hotels reserved through HistoricHotels.org and HistoricHotelsWorldWide.com
- Exclusive discount on a one-year subscription to Family Tree Magazine
Plus
- $30 eligible for tax deduction
- $20/hour discount on research-for-hire
- 30-minute consultation with a genealogist (redeemable within one year)
- Advanced access to American AncesTREES, an online family tree program
.
- Access to over 1.4 billion searchable names on AmericanAncestors.org
- Quarterly delivery of the magazine American Ancestors and The Register, the flagship journal of American genealogy
- 10% discount on books published by NEHGS (some restrictions and exclusions apply)
- Free admission to the NEHGS Research Center
- The Weekly Genealogist e-newsletter
- Free access to the NEHGS Ask-A-Genealogist service
- Save up to 30% off the best available rate at participating hotels reserved through HistoricHotels.org and HistoricHotelsWorldWide.com
- Exclusive discount on a one-year subscription to Family Tree Magazine
Plus
- $130 eligible for tax deduction
- 45-minute consultation with a genealogist (redeemable within one year)
- $20/hour discount on research-for-hire
- Antique-gold style member pin
- Advanced access to American AncesTREES, an online family tree program
.
- Access to over 1.4 billion searchable names on AmericanAncestors.org
- Quarterly delivery of the magazine American Ancestors and The Register, the flagship journal of American genealogy
- 10% discount on books published by NEHGS (some restrictions and exclusions apply)
- Free admission to the NEHGS Research Center
- The Weekly Genealogist e-newsletter
- Free access to the NEHGS Ask-A-Genealogist service
- Save up to 30% off the best available rate at participating hotels reserved through HistoricHotels.org and HistoricHotelsWorldWide.com
- Exclusive discount on a one-year subscription to Family Tree Magazine
Plus
- $380 eligible for tax deduction
- 60-minute consultation with a genealogist (redeemable within one year)
- Antique-gold style member pin
- $30/hour discount on research-for-hire
- Advanced access to American AncesTREES, an online family tree program
- Quarterly updates from our President & CEO
.
- Access to over 1.4 billion searchable names on AmericanAncestors.org
- Quarterly delivery of the magazine American Ancestors and The Register, the flagship journal of American genealogy
- 10% discount on books published by NEHGS (some restrictions and exclusions apply)
- Free admission to the NEHGS Research Center
- The Weekly Genealogist e-newsletter
- Free access to the NEHGS Ask-A-Genealogist service
- Save up to 30% off the best available rate at participating hotels reserved through HistoricHotels.org and HistoricHotelsWorldWide.com
- Exclusive discount on a one-year subscription to Family Tree Magazine
Plus
- $630 eligible for tax deduction
- 90-minute consultation with a genealogist (redeemable within one year)
- Antique-gold style member pin
- $30/hour discount on research-for-hire
- Premium access to American AncesTREES, an online family tree program
- Quarterly updates from our President & CEO
.
- Access to over 1.4 billion searchable names on AmericanAncestors.org
- Quarterly delivery of the magazine American Ancestors and The Register, the flagship journal of American genealogy
- 10% discount on books published by NEHGS (some restrictions and exclusions apply)
- Free admission to the NEHGS Research Center
- The Weekly Genealogist e-newsletter
- Free access to the NEHGS Ask-A-Genealogist service
- Save up to 30% off the best available rate at participating hotels reserved through HistoricHotels.org and HistoricHotelsWorldWide.com
- Exclusive discount on a one-year subscription to Family Tree Magazine
Plus
- $1,260 eligible for tax deduction
- 120-minute consultation with a genealogist (redeemable within one year)
- Antique-gold style member pin
- $40/hour discount on research-for-hire
- Premium access to American AncesTREES, an online family tree program
- Quarterly updates from our President & CEO
.
Life Memberships
For those committed to pursuing family history and supporting American Ancestors for life. Partially tax-deductible.
Institutional Memberships
American Ancestors for Libraries
For libraries, historical societies, archives, and research centers. Learn More
Corporate Membership
For companies looking to provide the joy of family history as a benefit to employees and clients. Learn More
Other Organizations and Access Types
Looking to request temporary access to AmericanAncestors.org for your conference or event? Not sure if your organization fits into one of the categories above? Contact us at membership@nehgs.org.