This is a partner event. Eine praxisorientierte Orientierungshilfe in einem riesigen Bestand, der nach Klang der Namen statt nach exakter Schreibweise sortiert ist. Vortragende: Mag. Susanna Rihs. Bitte hier anmelden. Central Europe time zone | online | German
Presenter Claire Gebben will explore how 18th- and 19th-century German immigrants shaped beloved holiday staples — from decorated trees and “Silent Night” to the story of the Nutcracker — as well as fascinating traditions still celebrated in Germany today. Register. Pacific time zone | online | English
This is a partner event. Presenter: Teresa Steinkamp McMillin. Genealogy.net, also known as CompGen or GenWiki, is a free website maintained by the Verein für Computergenealogie. Its volumes of rich content can help advance your research. This lecture provides a guided tour of the significant portions of this website. Come away with comfort navigating a […]
Presenter: Katherine Schober. Not sure where to start with your German genealogy? Or stuck on a brick wall? You'll learn the 7 must-know tips that successful German genealogy researchers use to fill in their family tree — without feeling overwhelmed by old handwriting or foreign-language records. Register. Eastern time zone | online | English
This is a partner event. Presenter: Roger P. Minert, PhD. The customs associated with funerals and burials in German-language regions of Europe are substantially different from corresponding rituals in the United States. The layout and maintenance of cemeteries is also quite different. In this presentation, images are used to illustrate cemetery conditions and cultural customs […]
This is a partner event. Location: Lowell Inn Convention Center, Stillwater, MN. GGS annual meeting with Dan Munson presenting the “Fascinating Kochendorfer Family Story: Minnesota History Comes Alive”. This is the story of the German immigrant Kochendorfer family and the U.S.-Dakota Conflict of 1862. It describes their travel to Minnesota, the Homestead Act, what happened to […]
This is a partner event. Join the Colorado chapter of Palatines to America for its focus group, informal gatherings that provide a great opportunity to discuss research challenges, share successes, and learn from fellow genealogists. Email Jennifer Bigham at dbigham72@gmail.com to receive the Zoom Link. Mountain time zone | online | English
This is a partner event. Am Beispiel von Beständen des Stiftsarchiv Klosterneuburg werden diese Quellen vorgestellt. Vortragende: Alexandra Müller MA. Bitte hier anmelden. Central Europe time zone | online | German
This is a partner event. Speaker: Ann Broihier. Many German families came to the Chicago area to live, and others journeyed through the area to other states. This lecture will cover the major events that influenced people to come to the area and the resources available for finding family. Register. Central time zone | hybrid […]
Presenter: Dana Palmer. Ever want to know more about your German heritage? Learn tips to be successful in finding your family in Germany, even if you don't speak German. A Zoom link and a handout will be emailed to all registrants prior to the program. Register. Eastern time zone | online | English
This is a partner event. Presenter: Katherine Schober. Have you ever wondered how Prussia, Baden, Posen, and other historical regions fit into modern Germany? More importantly, do you know how these shifting borders affect where your ancestors’ records are stored—and how to find them once you do? This presentation will unravel Germany’s border changes and […]
This is a partner event. What is your brick wall in researching your Pennsylvania German ancestors? We can’t solve your problem or do the research for you, but maybe other attendees can offer ideas and suggestions for your next steps. Submit your research problem by Oct. 17, 2026 and register to join the discussion. For […]