Our essay contest is open for students enrolled in grades 4–12 in public, private, and home schools across the nation and US territories. Participants are asked to describe a challenge their ancestors faced and how they overcame it.

The Family History Curriculum was created by our experts to empower students to investigate their personal connections to history. Lessons are accessible to all students regardless of background, ethnicity, or family structure.

K-12 schools can receive free member access to AmericanAncestors.org. Expand your lessons and immerse your students in our vast collection of historical records and more than 1.4 billion searchable names.

Are you a student working on a National History Day project? Our expert staff is happy to help you apply genealogical research practices to enhance your project. We can answer questions about your research process and suggest areas of improvement for your project.

Discover more resources and activities to engage young people with family history research.

Take a field trip without leaving your classroom! Introduce your students to the concepts, benefits, and joys of family history. Students will learn how to think like a genealogist and discover how to trace families back in time.