American Ancestors is one of the last and oldest genealogical societies in the United States and, since the late 19th century, has existed as a research library and archive. In 2019, the organization acquired an adjacent building and engaged Annie and Ed (as Annie Lundsten Museum Services, LLC) to help them develop a Master Interpretive Plan for a set of new public spaces.

In April 2025 TEA designed the Family Heritage Experience for the organization, driving the planning, development, and implementation of an extensive public facing permanent exhibition. Serving as primary leader and manager of the project, TEA created a holistically designed visitor experience in both the old and new building while working in close concert with American Ancestors and the project architects as well as an assembled team of designers, writers, artists, and technical experts. The new spaces introduce visitors to the field of genealogy and prompt thinking about their own family histories. TEA developed a wide range of interactives, including listening stations, a large scale LED interactive map, a digital archive exploration, and an immersive projection on a prominent rotunda ceiling.