Press Kit & Media Registration

Thanks for your interest in the Family Heritage Experience

On April 25, 2025, American Ancestors launches the Family Heritage Experience, a new, state-of-the-art exhibition that invites visitors to ponder questions about their family's origins, journeys and cultural traditions. Located at 97 Newbury Street in Boston's historic Back Bay neighborhood, the Family Heritage Experience features interactive exhibits, family heirlooms and artifacts, original artwork, and dynamic educational programming.

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About the Family Heritage Experience

Press Release: Announcing the Family Heritage Experience

Origins of the Family Heritage Experience

Key Points and Messages

Family Heritage Experience Boilerplate

Family Heritage Experience Wordmark & Use Guide:

Branding Guide

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Family Heritage Experience Exhibit Graphics 

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Graphics Library Guide

Spokespeople

Ryan Woods, President & CEO, American Ancestors  

Henry Louis Gates Jr., Harvard University professor, creator and host of PBS's "Finding Your Roots", and 10 Million Names Advisory Board member

David Lambert, Chief Genealogist, American Ancestors

Jennifer Zanolli, Family Heritage Experience Manager

Interviews

Henry Louis Gates Jr. interviews American Ancestors' President & CEO Ryan Woods

In the News

AARP 5 Genealogy Centers Make it Easy to Research Family History on Vacation

ABC News Linsey Davis Uncovers Family Story of Enslavement to Empowerment

ABC News Pierre Thomas’ Journey to Uncover Family History of Enslavement

AP Genealogies of Mayflower Passengers Helps Find Descendants

Boston Globe Genealogists Link Woman to Elizabeth Freeman Who Helped End Slavery in Mass

Maine Department of Education Unraveling Roots

NBC Boston Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party

New York Times Jimmy Carter and Motown Founder Berry Gordy’s Surprising Connection

USA Today Was One of Your Ancestors on the Mayflower

Family Heritage Experience Exhibit Photos

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Photographer credit for all images in gallery: Claire Vail/American Ancestors.

Commissioned Works and Artist Bios Guide

Family Heritage Experience Historic Photos

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Images courtesy of American Ancestors.

Historical Images Guide.