The Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors

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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.

10/15/2026

Signing off...

10/12/2026

Paul Cuffe challenged Massachusetts on one of the Revolution's core ideals. A Black and Wampanoag businessman, he petitioned the state over taxation without representation, arguing that Black residents were being taxed without the right to vote. Learn more about his story at the Family Heritage Experience.

10/10/2026

Genealogy has a language of its own. Welcome to Genealogy Translated, where we break down the language of family history one term at a time. First up: Ahnentafel.

10/08/2026

Just a little family history haul 🛍️

When you stop by the FHE, the gift shop may be hard to resist

10/06/2026

Weddings, divorces, local news....old newspapers can add a little more to the family story. 🗞️

10/04/2026

Not every patriot of the American Revolution fought on the battlefield. You can learn more about the experiences of Jewish men and women during the American Revolution in our upcoming lecture, "Jewish Patriots in the American Revolution," on October 15. https://hubs.ly/Q04yQr-D0

10/02/2026

There’s plenty happening at 97 Newbury Street this October! 🍂

From our free Open House to three days of hands-on family history research, there are plenty of ways to explore your family history with us this month.

See what’s coming up at https://hubs.ly/Q04yzvxP0

09/27/2026

Names and dates are important, but the stories are what bring your family history to life. Beginner tip: talk to your older relatives and ask when what they remember.

09/25/2026

Just making a new adjustments...

09/22/2026

After years of service in the Continental Army, Edward Harman came home to neighbors who questioned why he had given so much.

His answer? He’d do it all over again.

Discover his story in our Patriots of Color exhibit at the Family Heritage Experience.

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

Telephone

(888)2963447

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