Palatines to America upcoming events

Colorado Chapter November Focus Group (10 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Colorado Chapter Monthly Focus Group

This month's focus group will explore Arcinsys, the online archival information system used by archives in Hesse, Germany. Arcinsys provides access to finding aids, archival records, and other valuable resources that can assist researchers tracing German ancestors.
Website: https://www.arcinsys.de/
Whether you are new to Arcinsys or have experience using it, we invite you to join us for an informative discussion and exchange of research tips.

To receive the Zoom link, please email Jennifer Bigham at dbigham72@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you at both the seminar and the focus group!

PA Chapter Third Tuesday for November 2026 (17 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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 November program:

What's Your Problem???
Tell Us About It!!!
Tuesday, November 17, 2026

The November Third Tuesday program brings back our popular discussion of member research problems. What is your brick wall in researching your Pennsylvania German ancestors? Perhaps you are seeking the name of the ship that brought Heinrich Schmidt to these shores and when. Or maybe you found brothers George and Casper Henzel operating a butcher shop in Allegheny City in the 1860’s, but George disappeared after Casper and his

family moved west. How might you find George? Perhaps you found one census record listing your third great grandmother’s first name as Margaretha but another shows Magdelena. Which is right or are they even the same woman? Might “Mar.” mean Martha or Marie or Margaret or some other variation? WHAT DO YOU DO NEXT?

We can’t solve your problem or do the research for you, but maybe other attendees can offer ideas and suggestions for your next steps. For detailed information on how to submit your problem and the information we will need, see below. The submittal deadline is October 17, 2026.

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

SUBMITTAL GUIDELINES

INFORMATION WE WILL NEED ABOUT YOU:
Your Name
Your Email Address

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING THE PROBLEM:
It must be Pennsylvania-related. Please include the name of the County and Township, if known. It must be general enough that other people can contribute to or benefit from the discussion.

INFORMATION WE WILL NEED ABOUT THE PROBLEM:
What’s the problem?
Who does it involve (names, dates, places)?
What do you already know (facts, documentation)?
What do you hope to learn?
Where have you looked?

HOW TO SUBMIT:
Condense the information into two paragraphs. A one- or two-page attachment, with a chart or a map, can accompany your submittal. Email your information to programming@pennpalam.org with “Third Tuesday Program on November 17, 2026” in the subject line.

PalAm-Ohio's German Forum Series (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Ohio chapter
PALATINES TO AMERICA - GERMAN GENEALOGY SOCIETY

German Forum Series

German Resources

Finding German genealogical websites for specific organizations and topics can be surprisingly difficult. This month’s GFS solves that problem by featuring a curated list of lesser-known, highly useful resources beyond the usual mainstream sites. Session is lead by Carol Swinehart.

Registration:
To join this ZOOM only event , please Email ckfsmail@gmail.com with “GFS” in the subject line. We receive a high volume of emails, so we might miss yours if it doesn’t include “GFS” in the subject line.

Using Artificial Intelligence in Genealogy (23 Jan 2027)

Sat, 23 Jan 2027 15:00:00 GMT

using artificial intelligence in genealogy

Indiana Chapter Collaborative Learning Session
Saturday, January 23 2027 ― 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Zoom Virtual Only
Free to ALL

Save the Date!

Join us on Zoom as we explore how AI can enhance genealogical research. From searching on websites to using smartphone features, AI already helps genealogists work more efficiently. This CLS will help you understand and use these tools.

Colorado Chapter March Focus Group (20 Mar 2027)

Sun, 21 Mar 2027 00:00:00 GMT

You Don't Want to Miss This

We are pleased to welcome Stephen Wendt, MLIS, as our featured speaker. Stephen Wendt is a professional genealogist, instructor, and writer specializing in Prussian, German, and Scottish genealogy. He has presented for RootsTech, the International German Genealogy Partnership (IGGP), the Foundation for East European Family History Studies (FEEFHS), the Ohio Genealogical Society, and many other organizations.

The seminar will be offered both:
In person in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Online via Zoom

Whether you are new to genealogy or an experienced researcher, we hope you will join us for these educational and enjoyable events.

For additional information, please visit our website at https://copalam.us or contact Jennifer Bigham at dbigham72@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you online and at our Spring Seminar!