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  • Researching Chicago and the surrounding areas

    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 […]

  • The Hunt for German Ancestors

    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

  • Germany’s Shifting Maps: What It Means to Your Research

    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 […]

  • What’s Your Problem??? Tell Us About It!!!

    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 […]

  • OrDiNAry Jane: Navigating Fertility Fraud and the Ethics of Discovery

    This is a partner event. Presenter: Wendy Babst. This candid presentation blends a personal narrative of a life-altering "DNA surprise" with a professional framework for ethical genealogical research. Wendy will be presenting in-person at the San Diego FamilySearch Center (4195 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA, 92108). This is a hybrid meeting; Zoom information […]

  • Kirchenbuchlatein für Anfänger

    This is a partner event. Einführung und gemeinsame Übersetzungsübungen. Vortragende: Anke Michels. Bitte hier anmelden. Central Europe time zone | online | German

  • Researching Berlin and Brandenburg: Genealogy in the Heart of Prussia 

    This is a partner event. This webinar introduces the historical background researchers need to understand before exploring the records of Berlin and Brandenburg. Andrea Bentschneider will present a wide range of sources, from church and civil registration records to records created as a direct result of Prussian and regional history. The presentation will also cover […]

  • Tucked in a Corner

    This is a partner event. Presenter: Edie Adam. The Society for German Genealogy in Eastern Europe website is home to many kinds of data resources, some of which have been overlooked as the years pass. This program highlights the unseen, unusual and unique resources that may give you new avenues for researching your ancestors in […]

  • Transkribus and the Old German Handwriting

    This is a partner event. Transkribus, the popular AI-powered tool for reading German handwriting, is being used more and more by genealogists. But how well does it actually work? And how do you even use it? Katherine Schober will put Transkribus to the test. You’ll learn how to navigate the platform, follow along with real-life […]

  • Naturalization – The Path to U S. Citizenship

    This is a partner event. Presenter: Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, Certified Genealogist®. A process for becoming a United States citizen has been in place since our country’s early history. Laws have been enacted and modified throughout time. The process has seen many changes as a result. This lecture discusses the history and procedural changes. Finding naturalization […]