Nonprofit
DiasporaDNA Story Center
A cultural center at Cherry Street Pier with a large archive of rare books and archival materials. It also helps people research family history and add their own stories to the archive.
- Low cost
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What they do
Visit the archive during open hours. Members can join the Kinkeeping Club for genealogy clinics and family tree help. The group also runs creative art and writing sessions, plus occasional summits and festivals.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Who is there
- Families with children, Kids, All ages
When and where
Open Wednesday to Friday, 12 to 6 pm, and by appointment.
- Days
- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Times
- Daytime
Cherry Street Pier, Suite 13
- Address
- 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Suite 13
- Part of the city
- Central
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Stop by between 12 and 6 pm on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday to look at the archive, or email info@diasporadna.org before you come to ask about a family history session..
You can just show up.
What to expect
The archive holds rare books and archival materials, including the Montgomery Collection. The site does not say how long a visit takes, who is usually there, or whether a visit costs anything.
Tips for your first visit
- Plan around the Wednesday to Friday hours, 12 to 6 pm, or ask about an appointment.
- Email before you come if you want help with family history, because the site gives no booking link for research help.
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Posted open hours make a first visit easy to plan, but the site does not say how to book a family history session or what a first visit involves..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Low cost. The site does not state a visit fee. Membership is billed monthly through Patreon: $2.50 a month for students, $5 for individuals, $7 for families and $10 for the complete plan.
- How often
- Drop in whenever you like
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: diasporadna.org Source: Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: diasporadna.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: info@diasporadna.org Source: diasporadna.org, seen October 8, 2026
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Probably active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
We think this group is probably still active, but the newest sign we found is more than a year old.
- Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Website
- diasporadna.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Location, Contacts, Status
- diasporadna.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Location, First step, Access
- diasporadna.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, First visit tips
- diasporadna.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Cost, What they do
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