2026 CGS Boston Research Trip

Schedule

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Charlesmark Boutique Hotel | Boston, MA

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Matthew Blaine Berry, CG, will lead a weeklong research trip to three great genealogical research libraries in Boston, Massachusetts
About this Event

2026 CGS Research Trip to Boston, Massachusetts

Charlesmark Hotel


Sunday, February 1, 2026 · 3pm – Sunday, February 8, 2026 · 12 noon EST

CGS returns to Boston for a week of research led by Matthew Blaine Berry, CG. The Charlesmark Hotel is 1 minute from the Boston Public Library, 6 minutes from American Ancestors, and 15 minutes from the Massachusetts Historical Society.

The trip, led by Matt Berry, includes:

  • A seven-night stay at the Charlesmark Hotel
  • Orientation and tour of the Massachusetts Historical Society
  • Orientation and tour of American Ancestors
  • Six days of uninterrupted research at your choice of top Boston research facilities
  • Pre-trip meeting and consultation
  • Research assistance by Matt Berry
  • Daily continental breakfast (pastry and coffee)
  • Two group dinners at local restaurants

Pricing:

$1,399 single occupancy (airfare not included). The Charlesmark Hotel has double and queen rooms only.

Registration deadline: October 31, 2025.

If paying using credit card on Eventbrite, additional nonrefundable fees apply.

The trip is capped at 15 participants, so register today to reserve your spot.

This event is open to CGS members only. However, non-members can join when they register for the trip by paying the $45 CGS membership dues.

American Ancestors membership is recommended. Non-members will pay $20 daily user fee. 3-month membership in American Ancestors is $34.95.

Additional nights at the Charlesmark Hotel can be arranged before and after the event at the reduced group rate.

Payment is due in full within one week of registration.

Send a check made out to “California Genealogical Society” for the full registration fee to:

California Genealogical Society

Attn: CGS Treasurer-2026 Boston Trip

2201 Broadway, Suite LL2

Oakland, CA 94612-3031


Learn more:

On CGS Website: link when available

Charlesmark Hotel: https://www.charlesmarkhotel.com/

American Ancestors: https://www.americanancestors.org/

Massachusetts Historical Society Video: About the Massachusetts Historical Society

Boston Public Library: https://www.bpl.org/genealogy/


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Airfare and local transportation are not included in the fee.

Cancellation fee and schedule: All cancellations must be made in writing. Your registration fee will be refunded, less an administrative fee of $100, if cancellation is received by 31 December 2025. If a cancellation notice is received after 31 December, no refund will be given. (It is suggested that you obtain trip insurance if you feel cancellation is possible.)

The California Genealogical Society shall not be held liable for any loss or damage to property. Additionally, CGS will not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury caused by strikes, weather, illness, or any other cause beyond its reasonable control.

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Where is it happening?

The Charlesmark Boutique Hotel, 655 Boylston Street, Boston, United States

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