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Illuminate Thanksgiving
Illuminate Thanksgiving Saturday, November 17, 2018 - 4:30 pm, Plymouth, Massachusetts Starts at National Pilgrim Memorial Meetinghouse,...
A Closer Look at Castle Howard
Join us at NEHGS, 101 Newbury Street, Boston, on the evening of Thursday, November 8 (visit AmericanAncestor.org to register) when Dr....
Governor Bradford's great chair
Today, a long-awaited personal goal of mine was fulfilled: an exact duplicate of the "great chair" used by my ancestor, Governor William...
A fitting tribute
A festschrift honoring Jonathan Fairbanks, the famous curator of American decorative arts, who has held positions at Winterthur, the...
Pilgrim Roots: following in the footsteps of the Pilgrims
"Pilgrim Roots of the Great Migration," the first international tour in our "Pilgrim Pathways" series of heritage tours occurred last...
Endless ephemera!
For many people, collecting is not just a pastime but a passion. I fall into this category. One of the things I have been interested in...
Honoring historian Douglas Brinkley
Save the date! On Thursday, October 25, 2018, the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org will honor the...
Meet John Adams Today
From "John Adams Today:" "He thoroughly wowed our bright, affluent, and informed audiences" -- David Bryant, Library Director, Ranch...
Was one of your ancestors on the Mayflower? You can find out now
COURTESY OF USA TODAY June 13, 2018 DOYLE RICE Are you related to one of America's first immigrants? A new "Pilgrim database" from the...
Old Sturbridge Village announces President's Award
Congratulations! On Thursday, June 21, Old Sturbridge Village will honor two colleagues of mine: Margaret Burke, Executive Director...
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