2026 PalAm National Conference
Registration is open. Take advantage of "Early Bird" pricing by registering now! *
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Register for the 2026 Palatines to America National Conference at the DoubleTree Resort Hotel in Lancaster, Pennsylvania - June 18-20, 2026.
- Eight presentations by James Beidler, Katy Bodenhorn, Michael Strauss, Lori Leininger Samuelson, Christopher Malone, and Lois Ann Mast covering subjects related to German migration, military service, occupations, Revolutionary War experience, Amish and Mennonite research, and more.
- Friday night banquet featuring Doug Madenford of PA Dutch Live performing his Ask a PA Dutchman routine
- Bus tour of Lancaster County Amish Country
- And much more!
Click here to read all about it - including a list of our Presenters - and learn why you should plan to attend.
When you register, you will receive a confirmation email for the conference with a link to make hotel reservations at the deeply discounted conference rate.
We already have a number of vendors and exhibitors signed up to participate, and we still have room for more.
We also have sponsorship opportunities available. This is a chance to promote your business or organization, while supporting our conference.
For more about the sponsorship levels and benefits, click here.
* "Early Bird" pricing ends April 15, 2026
Welcome to the Pennsylvania Chapter of Palatines to America
Did your forebears emigrate to Pennsylvania from a German state? Want to learn about those Pennsylvania German immigrants? This is the place for you, whether they arrived in the 18th, 19th, or even 20th century. We offer resource links, webinars, and a surname database. Members can access additional resources, including searchable newsletters back to 1978 and recordings of prior webinars..
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January 20, 2026
7:00 pm Evaluating the DNA of Palatine Families
Join us for our first Third Tuesday program of 2026, will be presented by Darvin L Martin. Mr. Martin is the Group Administrator of the Mennonite and ...
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February 17, 2026
7:00 pm TBD
Watch this space for details about our February, 2026 Third Tuesday presentation.
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March 17, 2026
7:00 pm What’s in a German Name?
Join us on Tuesday, March 17 when native Pennsylvania Dutchman, Ken Weaver helps answer questions like these: Have you ever wondered whether a German surname ...
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June 18, 2026
2026 Palatines to America National Conference
The 2026 Palatines to America National Conference takes place at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel in Lancaster, PA June 18-20, 2026. Register now for ...
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