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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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. […]
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
German Church Records: Why, Where, Who and the Unexpected
*This is a partner event. Presenter: Richard Haberstroh. This talk is meant to cover the finer details of the history and creation of German church records. It is intended to […]
Using OrtsfamilienbĂĽcher to Research German Ancestors
*This is a partner event. OrtsfamilienbĂĽcher contain genealogical information about families within a specific town, village, or parish, sometimes going back to the beginning of written records. Learn about the […]
Untangling Endogamy in Your Tree Using DNA
*This is a partner event. Speaker: Kate Penney Howard. Navigating complex DNA scenarios can create difficulties in genealogical research. However, there are tools and techniques available to differentiate and interpret […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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