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.
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Digging Deeper: Studying Land Records of German Settlers
*This is a partner event. Presented by Lisa Gorrell, CG. This lecture will review the use of land records to learn more about our German ancestors. The focus will be […]
Ein Opa Wehrmachtsoffizier, ein Opa französischer Kriegsgefangener
*This is a partner event. Vortragender: Tobias Weiss. Einige Jahre vor dem Tod meiner Mutter haben wir erfahren, dass ihr leiblicher Vater wohl ein französicher Kriegsgefangener war. AuĂźer dem Vornamen […]
Genealogical Research in Rhineland-Palatinate
*This is a partner event. Presenter: James Beidler. The modern German Land named the Rhineland-Palatinate was the source of many immigrants to North America during both 18th and 19th century […]
Germanic Christian Sects Migrations: Amish, Mennonite & Moravian
Speaker: Mary Lynn Wilson. Details to be announced here. Pacific time zone | online | English
Verliebt, verlobt, verheiratet – und dann kam doch alles ganz anders
*This is a partner event. Vortragende: Beate Schmid. Meine UrurgroĂźmutter Barbara Bilzweger, verehelichte Kubernat lebte in der zweiten Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts in Wien. Nach einer kurzen Ehe, als geschiedene […]
Finding and Deciphering German Records
*This is a partner event. Featured speaker Dana Palmer will give three presentations: Effective Search Strategies on FamilySearch, Finding Records Using the Resources on FamilySearch, and Tools for Reading German […]
Lebenspfade zwischen Ă–sterreich und Tschechien
*This is a partner event. Vortragende: Andrea Menke. Wie berufliche Verbindungen zum Adelsgeschlecht Windisch-Graetz die Lebenspfade meiner Familie Sedlaczek/Opalecky beeinflussten. Bitte hier anmelden. Central Europe time zone | online | […]
Die Walsche und der Rebell von Partschins
*This is a partner event. Vortragende: Angelika Schmalbach. Zwei absolut gegensätzliche Lebensgeschichten werden am Ende des 2. Weltkrieges zu einer: Ein Optant und Heimkehrer (Joseph Pirhofer aus Partschins) verliebt sich […]
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 […]
Haus Nr. 18 in Wölmsdorf, Bezirk Schluckenau, Nordböhmen
*This is a partner event. Vortragende: Ursula Stefko. Die Zeit meines GroĂź- und UrgroĂźvaters (etwa 1880-1946), mit Photos der Familie, dem Haus und den Einrichtungsgegenständen. Bitte hier anmelden. Central Europe […]
Genealogical Research in Westphalia
*This is a partner event. Presenter: Sabine Akabayov. This webinar will discuss how to do genealogical research in Westphalia. Westphalia is a region in northwestern Germany, now primarily part of […]
Kleine Vorstellung von Programmen fĂĽr die Ahnenforschung
*This is a partner event. Vortragender: Erich Lang. Vorstellung von einigen Programmen zum Erfassen, Ausgeben auf Papier oder Online, usw. Bitte hier anmelden. Central Europe time zone | online | […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Pennsylvania PalAm Chapter Fall Webinar
*This is a partner event. Presenter: Sharon Cook MacInnes. The first session on "Migration Patterns of Germans Within America" explores how topography and history channeled Germans into certain areas, how […]
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 […]
Deutscher Genealogentag
Merken Sie sich die Termine vor: 26. - 28.09.2025 in Frankfurt/Main. Central Europe time zone | in-person | German
German Genealogy: Latest and Greatest Websites and Tools
Presenter: James M. Beidler. The gamut of records, wikis, tools and education available online to assist those with German-speaking ancestry have continued to multiply and include a huge map of […]
Collection Close-Ups: Immanuel Lutheran Church
The Immanuel Lutheran Church collection consists of digitized bound register volumes organized by year for New York City's Immanuel Lutheran Church, located at 122 East 88th St. since 1886. Established […]
Discover Your Past: Getting Across the Pond with German Emigration Records
Genealogist Stephen Wendt discusses how often-overlooked German emigration records may reveal your ancestral hometown. Details. Eastern time zone | online | English