Our 2026 essay contest for students enrolled in grades 4–12 in public, private, and home schools across the nation and US territories is now open to submissions. This year, to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, participants are being asked to share the story of an ancestor who was “revolutionary” and explain how their actions were new or impactful for their time.

The Family History Curriculum was created by our experts to empower students to investigate their personal connections to history. Lessons are accessible to all students regardless of background, ethnicity, or family structure.

Meet with our Youth Genealogy Curriculum Coordinator to create a personalized plan to bring family history to your classroom, home school, library, or historical society.

K-12 schools can receive free member access to AmericanAncestors.org. Expand your lessons and immerse your students in our vast collection of historical records and more than 1.4 billion searchable names.

Take a field trip without leaving your classroom! Introduce your students to the concepts, benefits, and joys of family history. Students will learn how to think like a genealogist and discover how to trace families back in time.

Are you a student working on a National History Day project? Our expert staff is happy to help you apply genealogical research practices to enhance your project. We can answer questions about your research process and suggest areas of improvement for your project.