A Roxbury man found a document that revealed a new chapter in his family history. He had no idea how rare it was.
THE BOSTON GLOBE – Aaron Haynes gets choked up when he thinks about what the faded piece of parchment represents: a lineage spanning three centuries, and most importantly, his ancestor’s […]
American Ancestors Spotlights ‘Patriots of Color’ as Boston Marks 250 Years
Groundbreaking exhibition elevates Black and Native Revolutionary lives and the living descendant families reclaiming them today McGRATHPR.com – In observance of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, American Ancestors’ […]
Patriots of Color Exhibit at American Ancestors’ Family Heritage Experience
In observance of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, American Ancestors’ Family Heritage Experience unveils “Patriots of Color,” a major new exhibition opening Thursday, April 23, at 97 Newbury […]
A look inside American Ancestors’ renovated headquarters in Boston
EASYGENIE.org – For family history buffs with Boston roots, we’ve talked about the many interesting places to visit in Boston, such as the Granary Burying Ground. There’s another site worth mentioning: […]
Cleaning out his mom’s house, Boston man finds his ancestor’s freedom papers
Researchers in Boston are diving deep into his family tree to connect the missing links WCVB Ch. 5 Boston – Anne Arundel County, Maryland, was once home to a man […]
SPRING PREVIEW : : Culture & Entertainment 2026
McGRATHPR.com – Spring fever inspires the finest arts, entertainment, education and cultural opportunities in the Greater Boston, South Shore, Northeast regions and beyond, from late winter through spring, to the cusp […]
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Unveils First Officially Vetted List & Memorial Plaque of Boston Tea Party Participants
Partnership with American Ancestors® Produces Groundbreaking Research in Prep for America’s 250th and Expands Boston Tea Party Descendants Program® McGRATHPR.com – Today, on the 252nd anniversary of the Boston Tea […]
Boston exhibit features in-depth look at ancestry of Pope Leo XIV
CATHOLIC NEWS AGENCY – A Boston exhibit is inviting guests to explore Pope Leo XIV’s family tree in depth, spanning 14 generations of history tracing the pontiff’s connections to noblemen, […]
Boston exhibit highlights Pope Leo’s family tree
NATIONAL CATHOLIC REPORTER – Raymond Moore touched the screen on the large free-standing computer monitor, which led to a display showing a brief biographical sketch of a woman named Marie […]
Tracing Pope Leo’s Roots to Louisiana
WWLTV.com – When Pope Leo was chosen as the new pontiff, New Orleanians were proud to learn he had ties to the seventh ward. Watch to learn more . . […]
HOLIDAY | WINTER PREVIEW : : Culture & Entertainment 2025
McGRATHPR.com – Sounds and sights abound ushering in the winter and holiday season in Metro Boston, the South Shore, North Shore, and beyond, accompanied by ample events, programs, culture and entertainment […]
New Boston exhibit explores Pope Leo’s diverse family tree
PILOT CATHOLIC NEWS.com – Judge Raymond P. Moore discovered his fifth cousin was the pope at the same time everyone else did. The federal judge and Boston native was reading […]