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SUMMARY:Saarländischer Genealogentag
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. Aus Anlaß ihres 60-jährigen Bestehens führt die Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Saarländische Familienkunde (ASF) in St. Wendel (nordöstliches Saarland) den Ersten Saarländischen Genealogentag durch. Im Saarland sagen wir: „Hauptsach gudd gess\, geschafft hamma schnell“\, deshalb das Wichtigste zuerst:Bei uns gibt’s Spießbraten mit Kartoffelsalat und eine Gemüsesuppe für Vegetarier und abends Bratwurst\, die bei uns Rostwurst heißt\, das ganze zu zivilen Preisen. Dazu Kuchen und Kaffee umsonst. \n\n\n\nOh\, und ein Programm haben wir auch: Dominikus Heckmann „Verwandtschaftsbäume im Mittelalter“; Boris Neubert\, „Einführung in Omega“; Joachim Conrad „Die Hillengret und der Kindermord in Püttlingen“; Franz-Josef Kockler „Gerberhandwerk in St. Wendel“; Markus Detemple „Herkunft\, Bedeutung u. Verbreitung des Namens Detemple.“ Und am Samstagabend erzählt uns Michael Werner sein Programm „Hiwwe wie Driwwe“ und begleitet sich selbst bei einigen Liedern\, die z.B. die Amische und Mennoniten in Pennsylvania singen. Sonntags gibt’s zwei Vorträge von Roland Geiger „Zeit der Wanderungen“ und noch einen zweiten\, vermutlich den über die „Notariatsakten“ oder einen anderen\, das entscheiden wir kurzfristig. \n\n\n\nWir nehmen keinen Eintritt für Mitglieder der ASF und 12\,50 Euro für alle anderen Besucher. Kontakt:Roland Geiger\, Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Saarländische Familienkunde (ASF)\, Alsfassener Straße 17\, 66606 St. Wendel. Tel. 06851-3166. Email alsfassen@web.de. \n\n\n\n\n\nCentral Europe time zone | in person | German
URL:https://iggp.org/event/saarlandischer-genealogentag3/
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SUMMARY:Saarländischer Genealogentag
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. Aus Anlaß ihres 60-jährigen Bestehens führt die Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Saarländische Familienkunde (ASF) in St. Wendel (nordöstliches Saarland) den Ersten Saarländischen Genealogentag durch. Im Saarland sagen wir: „Hauptsach gudd gess\, geschafft hamma schnell“\, deshalb das Wichtigste zuerst:Bei uns gibt’s Spießbraten mit Kartoffelsalat und eine Gemüsesuppe für Vegetarier und abends Bratwurst\, die bei uns Rostwurst heißt\, das ganze zu zivilen Preisen. Dazu Kuchen und Kaffee umsonst. \n\n\n\nOh\, und ein Programm haben wir auch: Dominikus Heckmann „Verwandtschaftsbäume im Mittelalter“; Boris Neubert\, „Einführung in Omega“; Joachim Conrad „Die Hillengret und der Kindermord in Püttlingen“; Franz-Josef Kockler „Gerberhandwerk in St. Wendel“; Markus Detemple „Herkunft\, Bedeutung u. Verbreitung des Namens Detemple.“ Und am Samstagabend erzählt uns Michael Werner sein Programm „Hiwwe wie Driwwe“ und begleitet sich selbst bei einigen Liedern\, die z.B. die Amische und Mennoniten in Pennsylvania singen. Sonntags gibt’s zwei Vorträge von Roland Geiger „Zeit der Wanderungen“ und noch einen zweiten\, vermutlich den über die „Notariatsakten“ oder einen anderen\, das entscheiden wir kurzfristig. \n\n\n\nWir nehmen keinen Eintritt für Mitglieder der ASF und 12\,50 Euro für alle anderen Besucher. Kontakt:Roland Geiger\, Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Saarländische Familienkunde (ASF)\, Alsfassener Straße 17\, 66606 St. Wendel. Tel. 06851-3166. Email alsfassen@web.de. \n\n\n\n\n\nCentral Europe time zone | in person | German
URL:https://iggp.org/event/saarlandischer-genealogentag2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260605T000000
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SUMMARY:Saarländischer Genealogentag
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. Aus Anlaß ihres 60-jährigen Bestehens führt die Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Saarländische Familienkunde (ASF) in St. Wendel (nordöstliches Saarland) den Ersten Saarländischen Genealogentag durch. Im Saarland sagen wir: „Hauptsach gudd gess\, geschafft hamma schnell“\, deshalb das Wichtigste zuerst:Bei uns gibt’s Spießbraten mit Kartoffelsalat und eine Gemüsesuppe für Vegetarier und abends Bratwurst\, die bei uns Rostwurst heißt\, das ganze zu zivilen Preisen. Dazu Kuchen und Kaffee umsonst. \n\n\n\nOh\, und ein Programm haben wir auch: Dominikus Heckmann „Verwandtschaftsbäume im Mittelalter“; Boris Neubert\, „Einführung in Omega“; Joachim Conrad „Die Hillengret und der Kindermord in Püttlingen“; Franz-Josef Kockler „Gerberhandwerk in St. Wendel“; Markus Detemple „Herkunft\, Bedeutung u. Verbreitung des Namens Detemple.“ Und am Samstagabend erzählt uns Michael Werner sein Programm „Hiwwe wie Driwwe“ und begleitet sich selbst bei einigen Liedern\, die z.B. die Amische und Mennoniten in Pennsylvania singen. Sonntags gibt’s zwei Vorträge von Roland Geiger „Zeit der Wanderungen“ und noch einen zweiten\, vermutlich den über die „Notariatsakten“ oder einen anderen\, das entscheiden wir kurzfristig. \n\n\n\nWir nehmen keinen Eintritt für Mitglieder der ASF und 12\,50 Euro für alle anderen Besucher. Kontakt:Roland Geiger\, Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Saarländische Familienkunde (ASF)\, Alsfassener Straße 17\, 66606 St. Wendel. Tel. 06851-3166. Email alsfassen@web.de. \n\n\n\n\n\nCentral Europe time zone | in person | German
URL:https://iggp.org/event/saarlandischer-genealogentag/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260604T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260604T193000
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SUMMARY:A.I. Powered Research Logs: From Chaos to Clarity in Your Genealogy Data
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. Presenter: Diana Elder. Learn how A.I. tools can streamline research log creation and transform your logged data into actionable insights. Discover how A.I. can help document research sessions by transcribing findings\, abstracting key information from records and creating proper source citations for your log entries. Learn to export research logs to CSV files and use A.I. tools to analyze patterns\, identify research gaps and prioritize next steps. Members only. Become a member. \n\n\n\n\n\nEastern time zone | online | English
URL:https://iggp.org/event/a-i-powered-research-logs-from-chaos-to-clarity-in-your-genealogy-data/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260603T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20251231T211439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T211444Z
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SUMMARY:Cracking the Case with German Records You’ve Never Used Before
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Ursula C. Krause. Learn about unknown German records by following the life of the German dairy farmer Friedrich Stange\, who came to America in 1855. Ursula will tell his story\, present the records used\, tell you how she overcame the brick walls\, and finally found the reason why he and his family left their hometown in Prussia. Register. \n\n\n\n\n\nEastern time zone | online | English
URL:https://iggp.org/event/cracking-the-case-with-german-records-youve-never-used-before/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260531T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260531T235959
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CREATED:20260523T220211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T220947Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Palatines to America National Conference
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. “Our German Ancestors: Building America.” Join us in Lancaster\, Pennsylvania\, June 18-20\, for a great opportunity to learn more about your German heritage\, perhaps walk in your ancestors’ footsteps\, and meet in person with others who share this interest. Plus\, you can be in the State where it happened\, just 70 miles from where the Declaration of Independence was written and signed 250 years ago. Details and registration. Registration closes May 31. \n\n\n\n\n\nEastern time zone | in-person | English
URL:https://iggp.org/event/2026-palatines-to-america-national-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260527T180000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20260402T224241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T224246Z
UID:9474-1779904800-1779904800@iggp.org
SUMMARY:Frauenleben – Männerleben durch die Jahrhunderte
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. Veränderung der Gesellschaft im Lauf der Geschichte? Eine Betrachtung abseits aller Klischees mit anschließender Publikumsdiskussion. Vortragende: Angelika SCHMALBACH & Günter OFNER. Bitte hier anmelden. \n\n\n\n\n\nCentral Europe time zone | online | German
URL:https://iggp.org/event/frauenleben-mannerleben-durch-die-jahrhunderte/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260526T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260526T173000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20260506T112430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T112439Z
UID:9585-1779816600-1779816600@iggp.org
SUMMARY:The Irony of It All
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. Presented by Randy Entzminger. Follow Private John Mayer\, a young German-Russian immigrant\, as he goes through Basic Training\, Infantry Training\, and into battle in France near the end of WWI. John’s letters home give us insight into his military training\, his love of God and Family\, and his feelings as he prepares to go to Europe. The story ends with his death on the battlefield in France\, on November 10th\, 1918\, the day before the armistice. The irony of it all… John died less than 150 miles from the village that his family left in 1817 to avoid conscription. Register. \n\n\n\n\n\nCentral time zone | online | English
URL:https://iggp.org/event/the-irony-of-it-all/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260521T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260521T220000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20260405T235054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T235059Z
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SUMMARY:Ich glaube\, ich spinne: Where to start on unspinning your German Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Kristina Kaufman. Starting your German genealogical research can seem like a daunting task. You may face significant challenges like language and script barriers\, navigating centuries of changing borders and governance\, and knowing where and how to find records. This class is your starting guide\, designed to help you work back and successfully trace your ancestors back to the Germanic regions of Europe. We will cover how to read the Old German Scripts\, strategies for effectively moving from U.S. records back to the European origin\, and where to look for records once you get there. Knowing where to start is the first step to successfully unraveling your German family history! Register. \n\n\n\n\n\nEastern time zone | online | English
URL:https://iggp.org/event/ich-glaube-ich-spinne-where-to-start-on-unspinning-your-german-genealogy/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260520T180000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20260402T223928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T223933Z
UID:9473-1779300000-1779300000@iggp.org
SUMMARY:Migration in Mitteleuropa in Zeitalter des 30-jährigen Krieges
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. Vortragende: MMag. Christina KAUL MBA. Bitte hier anmelden. \n\n\n\n\n\nCentral Europe time zone | online | German
URL:https://iggp.org/event/migration-in-mitteleuropa-in-zeitalter-des-30-jahrigen-krieges/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20260227T180644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T180740Z
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SUMMARY:Researching German Ancestors in Chester County\, PA
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. Presenter: Ellen Endslow\, the director of Collections/Curator at the Chester County History Center. Large numbers of German settlers emigrated to Pennsylvania in the colonial era and during early statehood. Learn how these trends influenced settlement patterns by way of research tools at the Chester County History Center and Chester County Archives\, dating to the early 1700s. This talk encompasses the original geography of Chester County and its current shape. It also addresses other repositories that should be included when researching the 1600s. Register. \n\n\n\n\n\nEastern time zone | online | English
URL:https://iggp.org/event/researching-german-ancestors-in-chester-county-pa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20260402T214348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T214353Z
UID:9452-1779015600-1779037200@iggp.org
SUMMARY:German Genealogy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join nationally renowned genealogist Dr. Michael Lacopo for a German Genealogy Workshop. Benefiting beginners and seasoned genealogists alike\, this in-depth\, hands-on workshop will examine a multitude of historic records and electronic resources that will advance your German genealogy research. Workshop presentations include: “Methods for Identifying the German Origins of American Immigrants\,” “German Genealogy on the Internet: Beyond the Basics\,” “Overcoming the Language Barrier in German Genealogy\,” “How to Overcome Brick Wall Problems in 19th and 20th Century German-American Research.” Registration. \n\n\n\n\n\nEastern time zone | hybrid | English
URL:https://iggp.org/event/german-genealogy-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T173000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20260405T235959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T000006Z
UID:9488-1778947200-1778952600@iggp.org
SUMMARY:The Peripatetic Germans: German Emigration and Immigration (1693-1914)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: James M. Baker. You will learn methods of identifying German ancestors who immigrated to America in different time periods. Two major immigration waves are discussed\, (1) the early wave from 1693 to the mid-1800s\, and (2) the much larger wave from 1850 to the early 1900s. Register. \n\n\n\n\n\nEastern time zone | online | English
URL:https://iggp.org/event/the-peripatetic-germans-german-emigration-and-immigration-1693-1914/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260513T180000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20260402T223653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T223658Z
UID:9472-1778695200-1778695200@iggp.org
SUMMARY:Das Militärwesen im alten Österreich - Teil 2
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. Adelsaufgebot\, Landesaufgebot\, Kaiserliche Völker\, Konskriptionssystem\, k.k.-Armee\, k.u.k.-Armee; Bauernarmeen. Vortragender: Günter OFNER. Bitte hier anmelden. \n\n\n\n\n\nCentral Europe time zone | online | German
URL:https://iggp.org/event/das-militarwesen-im-alten-osterreich-teil-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T193000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20251105T193212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T212239Z
UID:8479-1778527800-1778527800@iggp.org
SUMMARY:German Directories
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. Presenter: Luana Darby. In Germany\, more and more directories are becoming available online. This presentation will show you where to find them\, how to use them effectively\, and how to interpret the information commonly found in German directories. Please email information@miggs.org for Zoom invitation. \n\n\n\n\n\nEastern time zone | online | English
URL:https://iggp.org/event/german-directories/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T103000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20260406T002135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T002140Z
UID:9497-1778322600-1778322600@iggp.org
SUMMARY:Learning German Genealogy Through Videos: Tools\, Tips and Trusted Sources
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. Speaker: Bernard N. Meisner. Which is your preferred learning style: Seeing\, Listening\, Reading\, or Doing? For those researching their German ancestors\, there are many video resources available for little or no cost. This presentation will include a number of those resources for beginning\, intermediate\, and even advanced researchers. You will also learn tips for using videos effectively in German genealogy. Details and to join the session live. \n\n\n\n\n\nCentral time zone | hybrid | English
URL:https://iggp.org/event/learning-german-genealogy-through-videos-tools-tips-and-trusted-sources/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20260416T162434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T162440Z
UID:9512-1778182200-1778182200@iggp.org
SUMMARY:Analyze and Research Family Photographs with AI
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. Presenter: Mark Thompson. In this practical session\, you’ll learn how AI tools can unlock the mysteries in your family photos. From identifying the people in your photos to estimating when a photo was taken\, you’ll discover techniques that can transform mysteries into exciting discoveries. See how tools like ChatGPT\, Claude\, and specialized AI-enhanced software can analyze your photos\, helping you place your ancestors in their proper historical context. Members only. Become a member.  \n\n\n\n\n\nEastern time zone | online | English
URL:https://iggp.org/event/analyze-and-research-family-photographs-with-ai/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260507T141500
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20260410T161127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T161137Z
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SUMMARY:Archion: How to Use It and Why
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. Presenter: Barbara Pieh. Archion provides access primarily to the records created by the pastors of the German Protestant Churches [Evangelische Kirchen]. They recorded the births/baptisms\, marriages\, and death/burials starting in the mid-1600s. Archion constantly adds new records as they are released by the local churches. The first part of this webinar will show you how to find your way around Archion step-by-step using screen shots. The second part of how to use Archion takes a closer look at the handwriting itself. In a third part of the webinar\, the why of all this work is considered. Registration. \n\n\n\n\n\nCentral time zone | online | English
URL:https://iggp.org/event/archion-how-to-use-it-and-why-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260506T180000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20260402T223109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T223114Z
UID:9471-1778090400-1778090400@iggp.org
SUMMARY:Das Militärwesen im alten Österreich - Teil 1
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. Adelsaufgebot\, Landesaufgebot\, Kaiserliche Völker\, Konskriptionssystem\, k.k.-Armee\, k.u.k.-Armee; Bauernarmeen. Vortragender: Günter OFNER. Bitte hier anmelden. \n\n\n\n\n\nCentral Europe time zone | online | German
URL:https://iggp.org/event/das-militarwesen-im-alten-osterreich-teil-1/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260506T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260506T113000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20251231T210652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T210656Z
UID:8606-1778067000-1778067000@iggp.org
SUMMARY:Top 8 Resources for Jewish Genealogy in Germany
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Sabine Akabayov. Jewish genealogical research in Germany differs significantly from researching protestants and Catholics due to the distinct legal\, social\, and religious status of Jews over the centuries\, which shaped the types of records created and preserved. This presentation introduces the Top 8 Resources for Jewish Genealogy in Germany\, offering a roadmap to the most essential repositories and tools for uncovering Jewish family history. We will examine vital registers\, databases\, local\, regional\, and international archives\, as well as international Holocaust-related collections and Jewish cemeteries\, which often preserve genealogical information that is unavailable elsewhere. Register. \n\n\n\n\n\nEastern time zone | online | English
URL:https://iggp.org/event/top-8-resources-for-jewish-genealogy-in-germany/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20260406T000550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T000555Z
UID:9493-1778007600-1778011200@iggp.org
SUMMARY:Germans in the Revolutionary War
DESCRIPTION:Continuing in our series of discussion of German emigration to colonial America\, in keeping with the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War\, this month we’ll be focusing on North & South Carolina Germans. Register. \n\n\n\n\n\nEastern time zone | online | English
URL:https://iggp.org/event/germans-in-the-revolutionary-war/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260501T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260501T123000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20260408T154515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T154630Z
UID:9501-1777638600-1777638600@iggp.org
SUMMARY:Locating Records from Poland Online
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. Presenter: Julie Roberts Szczepankiewicz. Finding records from Poland for genealogical research is a critical step in exploring our Polish ancestry\, but Poland’s complex history and the language barrier can be confusing. After a brief overview of Poland’s changing borders and their impact on the languages in which historical records were created\, Julie will explain the process of identifying one’s ancestral village and illustrate the use of gazetteers to determine the parish and civil registry offices. She will introduce key websites for locating historical records online and offline\, with an emphasis on sites that offer indexed records and digital images. Julie will suggest strategies to help you get around the language barrier\, and demonstrate how you can trace your Polish ancestry from the comfort of your own home. Julie Roberts Szczepankiewicz is a genealogist\, writer\, and speaker with nearly 30 years of experience in researching her family’s origins in Poland\, Germany\, the U.S.\, and Canada. Register. \n\n\n\n\n\nPacific time zone | online | English
URL:https://iggp.org/event/locating-records-from-poland-online/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260429T180000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20260402T222753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T223358Z
UID:9470-1777485600-1777485600@iggp.org
SUMMARY:Volljährigkeit durch die Jahrhunderte
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. Festlegung der Volljährigkeit\, Rechte\, Pflichten\, Rituale. Vortragende: Angelika SCHMALBACH. Bitte hier anmelden. \n\n\n\n\n\nCentral Europe time zone | online | German
URL:https://iggp.org/event/volljahrigkeit-durch-die-jahrhunderte/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260424T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260424T235959
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20260221T212849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T212853Z
UID:9049-1776988800-1777075199@iggp.org
SUMMARY:Forschertreffen „Familien- und Ortsforschung Stolper Lande
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. Seminar Familien- und Ortsforschung Stolper Lande\, 24 bis 26. April in Willebadessen . Programm. Anmeldung. \n\n\n\n\n\nCentral Europe time zone | in-person | German
URL:https://iggp.org/event/forschertreffen-familien-und-ortsforschung-stolper-lande/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260422T180000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20260402T222519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T223309Z
UID:9469-1776880800-1776880800@iggp.org
SUMMARY:Praxisbeispiele für die Suche bei FamilySearch - Teil 2
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. Vortragende: Anke MICHELS. Bitte hier anmelden. \n\n\n\n\n\nCentral Europe time zone | online | German
URL:https://iggp.org/event/praxisbeispiele-fur-die-suche-bei-familysearch-teil-2-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20260303T162322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T162327Z
UID:9376-1776798000-1776798000@iggp.org
SUMMARY:LancasterHistory Collection Highlights: Palatines in Lancaster County
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. LancasterHistory Librarian Jessica Barbera will guide us through historic highlights of Palatines in Lancaster County and share tips on searching for items in LancasterHistory’s collections. She will also discuss the unique challenges related to researching German heritage items and offer suggestions on how to request access for digital and in-person viewing. Registration. \n\n\n\n\n\nEastern time zone | online | English
URL:https://iggp.org/event/lancasterhistory-collection-highlights-palatines-in-lancaster-county/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T163000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20260304T210925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T210930Z
UID:9385-1776504600-1776529800@iggp.org
SUMMARY:Spring seminar\, Colorado Chapter\, Palatines to America
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. Speaker: Fritz Juengling\, Ph.D. whose topics will be “Historical Events: How they Affect Your Genealogical Research\,”  “Austro-Hungarian Empire Geography\,” “A History of the Low German Language\,” and “Extracting Information from German Church and Civil Records\, German Handwriting. Register at https//www.copalam.us \n\n\n\n\n\nMountain time zone | hybrid | English
URL:https://iggp.org/event/spring-seminar-colorado-chapter-palatines-to-america/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260416T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20260330T124339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T161332Z
UID:9445-1776369600-1776369600@iggp.org
SUMMARY:FamilySearch: German offerings and Germany Community Assistance
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. Presenter: Fritz Juengling. This presentation introduces FamilySearch resources for German research. These resources include: videos and webinars\, the FamilySearch Wiki\, handwriting helps\, obtaining assistance with questions and translations\, finding items in the catalog\, and other German offerings\, all available for free on FamilySearch. Registration. \n\n\n\n\n\nCentral time zone | online | English
URL:https://iggp.org/event/familysearch-german-offerings-and-germany-community-assistance/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260415T180000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20260402T222239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T222244Z
UID:9468-1776276000-1776276000@iggp.org
SUMMARY:Erstellen einer Baumgrafik und einer Chronik der Vorfahren aus einer GEDCOM-Datei
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. Vortragender: Erich LANG. Bitte hier anmelden. \n\n\n\n\n\nCentral Europe time zone | online | German
URL:https://iggp.org/event/buchprasentation-der-amonhof-in-eizendorf-7/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260415T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260415T235959
DTSTAMP:20260608T004801
CREATED:20260102T172120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T172431Z
UID:8640-1776211200-1776297599@iggp.org
SUMMARY:Palatines to America National Conference
DESCRIPTION:This is a partner event. Early bird registration is now open for the 2026 Palatines to America National Conference “Our German Ancestors: Building America.” The conference will be held in Lancaster\, Pennsylvania\, from June 18-20. View the weekend schedule and presenters and then register. Early-bird registration ends April 15\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\nEastern time zone | in-person | English
URL:https://iggp.org/event/palatines-to-america-national-conference/
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