HQ Function

Serves as the main research library, archive, educational center, and administrative hub for the New England Historic Genealogical Society. It houses millions of genealogical records, books, manuscripts, and artifacts.

Notable Features:

Features multiple floors of open-stack library collections, a state-of-the-art manuscript repository (R. Stanton Avery Special Collections), the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center, classrooms for educational programs, and expert staff to assist researchers. The building is located in Boston's historic Back Bay.

Work Culture:

A scholarly, member-focused, and collaborative environment centered on historical research, preservation, and education. Staff and volunteers are passionate about genealogy and assisting members and the public in their family history journeys.

HQ Significance:

As the home of America's oldest and largest non-profit genealogical society, the headquarters is a premier international destination for family history research, holding unique and extensive collections vital for tracing American and international ancestries.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters embodies values of preservation of historical records, commitment to scholarly research and accuracy, continuous learning and education for genealogists of all levels, and fostering a community among family historians.

Location:

American Ancestors maintains a significant global presence primarily through its digital offerings. Its website, AmericanAncestors.org, provides worldwide access to billions of historical records, extensive online learning resources, and digital library collections. The organization serves a global membership base, conducts international genealogical research tours, and collaborates with archives and societies internationally. Its publications and scholarly work also reach a global audience interested in family history.

Street Address:

99-101 Newbury Street

City:

Boston

State/Province:

MA

Country:

USA