Learn with NEHGS experts and partner organizations at lectures, seminars, workshops, and other special events, offered each year at the American Ancestors Research Center and in the greater Boston area. Can't join us in person? View our upcoming ONLINE programs.

Day Trip to Concord, MA

Every Path Laid Open: A History of Concord and Its People

Tour Leaders: Curt DiCamillo and local experts
Saturday, November 6, 2021, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Concord, Massachusetts
Cost: $50
CANCELLED!

Join Curt DiCamillo and local experts for a special day in historic Concord, Massachusetts—a town famous for the independent spirit of its people. Our visit will include The Women of Concord walking tour, uncovering the stories of the town's remarkable women who fought for justice and created a uniquely American vision in literature and art; bringing us to the places where they left their mark. There will be free time for lunch in Concord Center followed by a guided tour of highlights from the Concord Museum’s sixteen newly redesigned and interactive galleries, featuring artifacts from writers Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Louisa May Alcott. We’ll also experience April 19, 1775—the day the “shot heard round the world” began the American Revolution. We will also view Every Path Laid Open: Women of Concord and the Quest for Equality, an exhibit displaying rare artifacts from the collection that detail the story of Concord's women of that past. Don't miss this special opportunity to explore Concord's history, the stories of its people, and its legacy. NOTE: There will be moderate walking during the visit.

Using Land Records in Family History Research

New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park Street, Concord, NH 03301
November 20, 2021 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Led by Lindsay Fulton, Vice President of Research and Library Services
Cost: $35 for members of the NHHS or NEHGS; $50 for nonmembers
SOLD OUT!

Land records are an important, but sometimes overlooked resource for many family historians. Hidden in the “metes and bounds” and other legalese, there can be critical clues to identifying extended family members, the location of ancestral homelands, and family relationships. Join Lindsay Fulton, the New England Historic Genealogical Society’s Vice President of Research and Library Services, to learn how you can locate, read, and apply the information contained in land records to your own family history.

Genealogical Skills Boot Camp

American Ancestors Research Center, Boston, MA
May 5 - May 7, 2022
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Take your research skills to the next level! With the sheer number of online resources at your fingertips, it's easy to dive in to your family history research without any formal training as a genealogist. This intensive three-day program will set you on the right path to getting the most out of your family history research and teach you how to tackle genealogical problems like a pro. Topics include: strategies for analyzing records, online research, breaking down genealogical brick walls, and more.

Spring Research Getaway

American Ancestors Research Center, Boston, MA
June 9 - June 11, 2022
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Escape to Boston for three days of research, one-on-one consultations, orientations, and social events wile exploring the rich offerings at the American Ancestors Research Center and benefitting from the knowledge and assistance of expert genealogists.

American Ancestors Summer Institute for Advanced Researchers: Writing and Publishing Your Family History

July 14 - July 16, 2022
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You've been researching your family history for years and no one knows your family’s history like you do. Consider the legacy you will be leaving if you write and publish your own family research: not only a legacy for current and future family members, but an important resource for current and future genealogical researchers. This hands-on seminar, led by the writing and publishing experts at American Ancestors will provide you with a step-by-step approach to turning your raw data into an illustrated narrative, Register-style genealogy or Ahnentafel. Through lectures, group discussion, demonstrations, and activities you will see your years of research transfer to words on the page. Topics include: organizing your materials, choosing a genealogical format, adding citations, composing narrative, page layout, and final steps in self-publishing.

Come Home to New England

American Ancestors Research Center, Boston, MA
August 9 - August 13, 2022
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NEHGS has been collecting information about families in America for more than 175 years. Our collections are international in scope and contain significant materials that cover the United States, especially New England and New York, as well as Canada and Europe. This research program provides the opportunity for you to “come home” to Boston and work closely with our staff to advance your research.