About AAS
The American Antiquarian Society (AAS) is an independent research library founded in 1812 in Worcester, Massachusetts. The library's collections document the life of America's people from the colonial era through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Collections include books, pamphlets, newspapers, periodicals, broadsides, manuscripts, music, graphic arts, and local histories.
Visiting AAS
AAS has established policies and procedures for using the library to ensure that its collections will be available for future generations. Free public tours are given every Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Directions to AAS.History and Activities
Guide to the history and activities of AAS. Adapted for the web from the guidebook Under Its Generous Dome.Employment Opportunities
Information on contacting AAS about employment opportunities more ...Affiliations
AAS holds affiliations with a number of organizationsDirectories
StaffMembers
Council
Fellows and RAs, 1972-present
Recent Scholarship
A list of the various books, articles, films, television programs, and various forms of digital publication researched, written, or produced by our visiting fellows and other readers.Information for Media
Information and photos available for use by the media.
Reading Room Hours
Monday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The library is closed on legal holidays.
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