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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Collaboration—Key to Breaking Through My German Brick Wall
*This is a partner event. In this presentation, Del Ritchhart provides an excellent collection of “lessons learned” regarding genealogical research and demonstrates the great value of collaborating with other members of IGGP around the […]
Praxisbeispiele fĂĽr die Suche bei FamilySearch – Teil 1
*This is a partner event. Vortragende: Anke MICHELS. Bitte hier anmelden. Central European time zone | online | German
History of Pomerania and How to Research Your Pomeranian Ancestors
This is a partner event. Klaus Kohrt discusses how to find where your Pomeranian ancestors lived, which records have survived and where to find them both in archives and online. […]
Boost Your German Research: Understand Historical Jurisdictions
PRESENTER: Teresa S. McMillian. Meyer's Gazetteer is great for determining jurisdictions as of 1912. Germany was not a country until 1871. In the centuries leading up to that, land areas […]
Researching Your German Ancestors
Learn basic methods for German genealogy research. A brief history of Germany and formerly German lands will be presented, as well as resources available at Midwest Genealogy Center and online. […]
Praxisbeispiele fĂĽr die Suche bei FamilySearch – Teil 2
*This is a partner event. Vortragende: Anke MICHELS. Bitte hier anmelden. Central European time zone | online | German
Society for German American Studies Symposium
The 49th Annual Symposium of the Society for German American Studies will be held April 24-26, 2025, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with the theme “German Americans in Print.” The symposium is […]
Preserving Your New York Story: Researching German Russian Genealogy
Guest speaker Karen Keehr, of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, takes a look at the key essentials for beginning your genealogy journey; resources and tips specific to […]
German Research Strategies
*This is a partner event. Three presentations by professional genealogist Stephen Wendt will be followed by the chapter's Annual Meeting and election of officers. Wendt's presentations are "Navigating Shifting German […]
Eastern Frisia or OstfrieslandÂ
*This is a partner event. Eastern Frisia, bounded on the north by the North Sea and the west by The Netherlands, has been called the Dutch part of Germany. Lin […]
Die Kurrentschrift – Leseseminar für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene
*This is a partner event. Leitung: GĂĽnter Ofner. Bitte hier anmelden. Central European time zone | online | German
Who Needed It Anyway? Getting Around the Missing 1890 US Census
This is a partner event. Speaker: Sara Cochran. The loss of the 1890 Federal census is a source of great frustration for American genealogists but all hope is not lost! […]
Tools for reading German handwriting
(Bellevue, WA, USA) May 2, 2025 12:30 PM Pacific Time This is a partner event. Understanding what is in your German records can be invaluable. Learn how to decipher the […]
Nach Kanada! Immigration of Germans to Canada
Presenter: Dave Obee. Germans have been migrating to Canada since the 18th Century, and have played major roles in the development of the nation. Early arrivals came from German territory, […]
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. […]
Schulchroniken
*This is a partner event. Vortragender: Mag. Gerald Pribas. Bitte hier anmelden. Central European time zone | online | German
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]