New England Historic Genealogical Society
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Ashburton Circle
Named after the site of the Society’s longtime home on Beacon Hill in Boston, the Ashburton Circle is a designation for members who have planned irrevocable bequests to the Society, which may include Charitable Remainder Trusts, Charitable Gift Annuities, or Pooled Income Fund gifts.


Protect the memories of our families and the stories of our ancestors

Ashburton PlaceBe a part of the Ashburton Circle by making an irrevocable gift to the New England Historic Genealogical Society. There has never been a more important time to preserve the heritage of America’s families.

Bruce GrayMeet Bruce Gray, who recently established an irrevocable Charitable Gift Annuity naming NEHGS as beneficiary.

"As soon as I had the opportunity, I wanted to give back ...and anyone interested in family history should get on board."

The Ashburton Circle, name for our previous home on Beacon Hill, recognizes those who have made an irrevocable gift to the society.

 Preserve family history and heritage

As a member of the Ashburton Circle, your irrevocable gift will help the society to:

  • Protect the memories of our families and the stories of our ancestors.
  • Preserve the histories of America's families.
  • Provide an outstanding repository for family papers, records, and manuscripts.
  • Expand acquisition of unpublished genealogies and new primary source material.
  • Support new technologies to expand access to unique online content.

For additional information to guide your financial and philanthropic goals, please contact Claudia Allison Woods, Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving, at 617-226-1238; email: cwoods@nehgs.org.

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