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.
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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 […]
Cemeteries in Central Europe
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 […]
GGS Annual Meeting
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 […]
Discover Archinsys
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, […]
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 | […]
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 […]
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
Researching Berlin and Brandenburg: Genealogy in the Heart of PrussiaÂ
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
Migration of German-Speakers to the Carolinas in the Eighteenth Century
This is a partner event. Presenter: Marianne Wokeck. Learn why German-speakers came to the Carolinas, the routes they traveled, and the challenges the first two generations faced in the eighteenth […]
Read All About It! Newspapers, Periodicals! Rule Nothing Out!
This is a partner event. Presenter: Dr. Dave McDonald, The Preacher Genealogist®. While newspapers were once a ubiquitous part of nearly every American household, digital delivery has supplanted the paper’s […]
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 […]