IGGP calendar
The events listed here primarily are presented by our partner organizations. Those events are marked as such.
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.
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Tips and Tricks of Deciphering German Handwriting
This is a partner event. Presenter: Katherine Schober, German-English genealogy translator, author, and educator. Learn the top tips and tricks for deciphering the old German script! With expert insight on […]
Die Matriken – mehr als KirchenbĂĽcher
This is a partner event. Konfessionen, Beginn, Sprachen, Inhalt - und nichtkirchliche Matriken. Vortragender: GĂĽnter Ofner. Bitte hier anmelden. Central Europe time zone | online | German
Beyond Facebook: Using Social Media to Advance Your Genealogy Research
This is a partner event. Presenter: Barbara Schmidt. Social media has become much more than a place to share family photos—it can be a powerful tool for genealogical research. From […]
Die Grundherrschaftsarchive
This is a partner event. Verwaltung bis 1848, Grundherrschaften, Ă„mter, was finde ich dort: Steuern und Abgaben, Untertanen, Besitzwechsel, VerträgeVortragender: GĂĽnter Ofner. Bitte hier anmelden. . Central Europe time zone […]
Explore Your Germanic Roots at MyHeritage
This is a partner event. Presenter: Daniel Horowitz of MyHeritage. With billions of records at your disposal, where do you even begin? The MyHeritage Search Engine is a state-of-the-art tool […]
Suchen und Finden in den Wiener Meldezetteln 1850-1910
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. […]
Beyond the Nutcracker: German Christmas Traditions
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 […]
Genealogy.net: Germany’s Genealogy Mega Site
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 fĂĽr Computergenealogie. Its volumes of rich […]
7 Essential Steps for Starting German Genealogy
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 […]
Trauungsschriften und VerkĂĽndbĂĽcher
This is a partner event. Am Beispiel von Beständen des Stiftsarchiv Klosterneuburg werden diese Quellen vorgestellt. Vortragende: Alexandra MĂĽller MA. Bitte hier anmelden. Central Europe time zone | online | […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kirchenbuchlatein für Anfänger
This is a partner event. EinfĂĽhrung und gemeinsame ĂśbersetzungsĂĽbungen. Vortragende: Anke Michels. Bitte hier anmelden. Central Europe time zone | online | German
Wie recherchiere ich in historischen Zeitungen?
This is a partner event. ANNO, Kramerius, DiFMOE, Tessmann usw. Vortragender: GĂĽnter Ofner. Bitte hier anmelden. Central Europe time zone | online | German
Kurrent Leseübungen für Anfänger ohne Vorkenntnisse
This is a partner event. Leitung: Anke Michels. Bitte hier anmelden. Central Europe time zone | online | German
Meyer’s Gazetteer for German Researchers
This is a partner event. Presenter: Karynne Moses. Meyer’s Gazetteer is an invaluable resource for German genealogy that allows you to see your ancestor’s hometown on a historic map and […]
2027 German Script Course
In this intensive two-week course, June 7 to June 18, 2027, students learn how to read and write German script, allowing them to read German manuscripts from the 17th through […]