PA chapter Third Tuesday Zoom PROgram

The Pennsylvania Chapter’s series of Third Tuesday Zoom programs continues. Presented at 7:00 PM ET, they are free and open to all. Join us for our October program:

Tips and Tricks of Deciphering German Handwriting
Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Learn the top tips and tricks for deciphering the old German script! With expert insight on how to easily recognize certain letters, how to tell tricky letters apart, abbreviations, spelling variations, names, and more, you'll be amazed at what you can read after only an hour of learning! Your ancestors' stories are waiting for you.

 Katherine Schober is German-English   genealogy translator, author, and dedicated   educator. As the founder of Germanology   Unlocked, she brings over a decade of   professional experience to her mission of   helping individuals uncover and preserve their   German family stories. Katherine specializes   in deciphering old German handwriting,   offering a range of services that include expert translations, engaging webinars, and in-depth classes and workshops. Her expertise has made her a sought-after speaker at major national genealogy conferences such as RootsTech, the International German Genealogy Partnership Conference, National Genealogical Society, and more. Her contributions to the field have been featured on the History Channel and PBS's "Finding Your Roots".

Register here to join us for this program. If you have a question that you want to ask, feel free to email us in advance at info@pennpalam.org or pennsylvaniapalatines@gmail.com.