Discover unparalleled resources for family history in the heart of our nation’s capital. Join the NYG&B and a community of dedicated researchers for an immersive, four-day research tour at premier institutions in Washington, D.C.: the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library, and the Library of Congress.
This exclusive experience offers guided access to a wealth of federal land and military records, including pension files, bounty land warrants, manuscript and map collections, and many other invaluable resources. Before arriving, participants will benefit from a pre-tour orientation to maximize their research success as well as one-on-one consultations with expert genealogists to address individual research questions and strategies.
Embrace this unique opportunity to advance your family history journey with professional guidance in the rich archives of Washington, D.C. Act now! Given the nature of this program, the number of participants is extremely limited.
Program Schedule (Subject to change)
September 2025
- Overview and Q&A Session, held online via Zoom and recorded for those unable to participate (date and time TBD). Advanced consultation with the NYG&B (scheduled at a mutually agreeable time).
October 5, 2025
- Arrive in Washington, D.C.
October 6–9, 2025
- Individual and guided research at the NARA, the DAR Library, and the Library of Congress
- Social activities with expert genealogists and fellow participants
Washington, D.C. Genealogy Resources
Resources at NARA include:
- Military records, including compiled service, pension applications and payments, and bounty land warrant application files relate to claims based on wartime service
- American Indian records
- Vessel and station log books
- Court records, including civil, criminal, and other Federal court-related records
Resources at the DAR Library include:
- Revolutionary War ancestor records and a descendants database to help those looking for a DAR patriot or lineage
- Previously verified DAR membership and supplemental applications with genealogical information
- American Indian materials
- Manuscripts collection comprising materials related to genealogy, family history, and American history, including family Bibles with family records documenting births, deaths, and marriages.
Resources at the Library of Congress include:
- African American family histories and genealogies
- Church and synagogue records
- Military service and unit records
- Newspaper collections, including microfilm, print, and digital
Registration
Registration includes the program at NARA, the DAR Library, and the Library of Congress and consultations (transportation and accommodations are not included).
- NYG&B Member Early Registration: $995 (ends June 23, 2025; after that registration rate is $1,095)
- General Registration: $1,095