Tag Archives: NEHGS

Stephen and Tabitha (née Spruce) King give $1.25 million to New England Historic Genealogical Society

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Gail Dever

The New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) in Boston is the largest and oldest organization of its kind in the United States, and probably in North America, and it is now the envy of genealogical societies around the world. Yesterday, … Continue reading →

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Savoir faire — “Toonie Tuesdays” at a genealogical society?

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Gail Dever

In the late 1990s, soon after the Canadian Mint introduced the $2 coin — the toonie — movie theatres started promoting Toonie Tuesdays and selling tickets for $2 each to help fill seats on a low-attendance day. It worked. While … Continue reading →

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Free access to NEHGS cemetery databases, October 30 — November 7

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Gail Dever

The New England Historic Genealogical Society issued the following news release. October 30, 2015, Boston, Massachusetts — “Your ancestors have been dying for you to uncover them. NEHGS has opened the cemetery gates so you can start digging!” Just in … Continue reading →

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Preparing for your visit to NEHGS

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Gail Dever

If you are planning a research trip this summer to Boston, one of my all-time favourite cities, you should consider watching the New England Historic Genealogical Society’s webinar, Preparing for Your Visit to NEHGS. In addition to holding material for … Continue reading →

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