IGGP calendar

The events listed here primarily are presented by our partner organizations. Those events are marked with an *.

We gladly list non-partner events related to German genealogy, culture and history.

Click the event to view a full description. Events may be in-person, online or both. Check the time zone for the correct start time.

To have your event listed:

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Coffee Hour with an Archivist: Using MAB Online Search Tools

Are you researching Moravian ancestors? Join Assistant Archivist Tom McCullough of the Moravian Archives as he helps researchers learn how to identify and access materials and publications preserved at MAB. […]

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07 May 2025

Schulchroniken

*This is a partner event. Vortragender: Mag. Gerald Pribas. Bitte hier anmelden. Central European time zone | online | German

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07 May 2025

Ahnenforschung Visuell: Eigene Karten mit Excel erstellen

*This is a partner event. Online-Vortrag mit der Referentin Sabine Akabayov. Einladung mit Teilnahmemöglichkeit. Central Europe time zone | online | German

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08 May 2025

Incorporating Artificial Intelligence Into Your German Genealogical Toolkit

May 10 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm *This is a partner event. Speaker: Bernard Meisner. While the major genealogical websites have been using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for many years, […]

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10 May 2025

Germans From Russia

Presenters: Marv Rohn and Ron Brott, Wild Rose Chapter, American Historical Society of Germans from Russia. This presentation will give an overview and history of the Germans from Russia, reasons […]

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12 May 2025

Germans to America Midwest, 1848-1900

*This is a partner event. Presenter: Scott Norrick. The largest German immigration wave to America was 1848-1900, and the majority of those that came then settled in America’s Midwest. This […]

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12 May 2025

Alte Fotos analysieren

*This is a partner event. Zeigen Sie uns Ihre digitalisierten rätselhaften alten Familienfotos und wir analysieren sie. Leitung: Das Veranstaltungs-Team von Familia Austria. Bitte hier anmelden. Central European time zone […]

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14 May 2025

Experiencing the Greatest Genealogy Show on Earth

*This is a partner event. Join Ken Shuck as he shows you why the RootsTech family history conference and trade show, sponsored each year by FamilySearch, is the largest genealogy […]

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20 May 2025

Fachkräftewanderung in der Monarchie am Beispiel Holzknechte aus dem Salzkammergut

*This is a partner event. Vortragender: Dr. Michael KURZBitte hier anmelden. Central European time zone | online | German

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21 May 2025

German Immigrants in American Church Records goes to Pennsylvania!

Presented by Roger Minert. The Brigham Young University Library hosts family history webinars by experts in the genealogical field on a variety of topics including research, resources, tools, and methods. […]

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28 May 2025

Palast und Bauernhaus, ein sozialgeschichtlicher Vergleich

*This is a partner event. Vortragende: Angelika SCHMALBACH und GĂĽnter OFNER. Bitte hier anmelden. Central European time zone | online | German

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28 May 2025

Uncovering their Names and Stories: 300 Years of a German Jewish Family

David Marlow’s German-Jewish parents arrived in Australia in 1939-1940 as refugees. Growing up, David knew little about their lives in Germany or even the names of some grandparents. Through extensive […]

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09 June 2025

Best Published Resources for German Research in America

German immigrants first arrived to American shores in large numbers in the late 17th century, and today nearly 45 million Americans have German heritage. Published resources are an essential tool […]

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12 June 2025

Status Designation in German Church Records: A Mirror of Local Society

*This is a partner event. German church records contain detailed information about individuals’ social statuses, such as citizen, inhabitant, neighbor, and more. But what exactly do these terms mean, and […]

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21 June 2025

German Soldier, American Rebel: Christopher Ludwick’s Pursuits of Happiness in Revolutionary Pennsylvania

Hessian-born Christopher Ludwick was already a veteran of European warfare and an experienced mariner by the time he washed ashore in British Philadelphia in 1755. A skilled baker, he made […]

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22 June 2025

Pommerntag

*This is a partner event. Pommerntag means Pomeranian Day and is a one-day celebration of all things Pomeranian. This year is the 48th annual celebration with free admission and parking. […]

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29 June 2025

Researching German Ancestors

Presented by Rhonda R. McClure. Germans have been emigrating to America since the 17th century and today are the largest self-reported ancestry group living in the country. No matter when […]

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02 July 2025

Using Historical Newspapers in Genealogical Research

This is a partner event. Speaker: Laura Cubbage-Draper, CG. Before Facebook and Twitter, the local paper was the place to get the scoop on your neighbors. Historical newspapers are indispensable […]

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19 August 2025

Finding Your Ancestors in German Directories

Presenter: Ursula C. Krause. In Germany, more and more directories are online, and some of them are even indexed. This presentation will tell you where to find them, show you […]

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03 September 2025

Exploring Mecklenburg’s Rich History and Genealogical Treasures

Presenter: Andrea Bentschneider. Dive into the fascinating history of the Mecklenburg region and discover how to trace your ancestral roots with expert guidance. This presentation will begin with a journey […]

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03 September 2025

7 Essential Tips for Starting German Genealogy

Presenter: Katherine Schober. If you’re just starting out, German genealogy can seem incredibly overwhelming. Records in a foreign language, which are written in old-fashioned handwriting, are enough to make finding […]

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03 September 2025

The Emperor’s New Code

Presenter: Ute Brandenburg. Napoleon’s occupation imposed civil registration, the Civil Code, and the Revolutionary Calendar on the German population. This lecture examines the unique genealogical records of this turbulent time […]

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03 September 2025

Eight Little-used Published German Sources

Presenter: F. Warren Bittner. Examine little-known and underused published sources of genealogical information. Learn how to access them and use them. Register. Eastern time zone | online | English

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03 September 2025

Germania: Germans and Germans from Russia

The 49th Annual Family History Workshop at Minnesota State University Moorhead is a one-day genealogy workshop. Breakout sessions run in four concurrent tracks. The featured speaker is Diane Schmidt, president […]

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20 September 2025