The Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors

The Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors The Family Heritage Experience is an in-person, exhibit-based adventure designed to inspire all audiences to explore their ancestry.

The Family Heritage Experience is an initiative of American Ancestors, created to bring the organization’s mission to life through an engaging, in-person introduction to family history. The Family Heritage Experience invites visitors to explore interactive exhibits, displays of family heirlooms, and educational programs, sparking curiosity about ancestry and reinforcing American Ancestors’ role as a trusted leader in genealogy and historical research.

Ready to begin your journey into family history? The Discover Your Story Tour from American Ancestors will guide you thr...
09/15/2026

Ready to begin your journey into family history? The Discover Your Story Tour from American Ancestors will guide you through our new Family Heritage Experience and show you the essential first steps of conducting family history research. From mapping out what you know to examining historical records and weighing the evidence, you will learn the same early steps our genealogists take to piece together a family’s past. Whether you’re just starting out or eager to learn more, this 45-minute tour will leave you inspired and ready to take your first steps into exploring your family’s heritage. https://hubs.ly/Q04xp1sB0

09/14/2026

Pull some records, take a DNA test...and maybe gain some more family along the way.

Researcher Beck Green shares the story of how a DNA test filled in some gaps in their family history research.

09/11/2026

A family tree, woven one generation at a time.

Made by women of the Bani Hamida tribe of Jordan, this rug depicts the exponential growth of a family tree. Currently on loan from Peter Van Denmark. Come see it at the Family Heritage Experience.

09/09/2026

One of the most common questions we get asked: "So...what do you do here?" The short answer: we help you get started with your family history, whether that means learning the basics or digging into records in our Research Library.

09/08/2026

A little migration-inspired browsing while the elephants are in town ✨

If early New England is part of your family story, The Great Migration Directory is worth a look. You never know whose name might be waiting inside!

09/06/2026

A perfectly reasonable number of sources...

09/03/2026

Back to school, archives edition 📚

Class photos, yearbooks, and school snapshots capture more family history than you might think.

So smile — your descendants might be looking back one day 😁

09/01/2026

Genealogy 101: start with what you know. 🔎 Family letters, diaries, Bibles, and other records can be the first clues that start your family history journey.

08/30/2026

Military records can open a window into generations of family history.

There's still time to explore yours through Blue Star Museums. Currently serving military personnel and their families can visit the FHE for free through Friday, September 4.

The FHE will be closed Saturday, September 5.

Address

97-101 Newbury Street
Boston, MA
02116

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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(888)2963447

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