2026 PalAm National Conference

 Join us at the 2026 Palatines to America National Conference
at the DoubleTree Resort Hotel in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
   June 18-20, 2026   

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  • 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
  • When you register, you'll receive an email confirming your choices along with a link to make reservations at the DoubleTree Hotel at a deeply discounted conference rate.
  • ...and much more!
Click here for conference details including a list of Presenters.  Learn why you should plan to attend.
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all the research resources plus
special events that you can explore while you're in the Lancaster area.

We still have room for vendors and exhibitors to participate.
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  SPONSORSHIP opportunities are still available.  
Promote your business or organization to the people you want to reach, while supporting our conference.
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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.. 
Why not Join Us?



Upcoming PalAm Programs:
Date Program Presenter
June, 2026 Paltines to America National Conference, June 18-20, 2026 Beidler, Bodenhorn, Samuelson, Strauss, Malone, Mast
April 18, 2026 Ohio Chapter of Palatines to America Spring Seminar Stephen Wendt
April 18, 2026 Colorado Chapter, Palatines to America Spring Seminar Fritz Juengling Ph.D.
April 21, 2026 LancasterHistory Collection Highlights:
Palatines in Lancaster County		 Jessica Barbera
May 19, 2026 Researching German Ancestors
in Chester County, Pennsylvania 		 Ellen Endslow
 
See our Events Calendar for more details about events and programs.

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Upcoming Events
April 21, 2026
7:00 pm
LancasterHistory Collection Highlights: Palatines in Lancaster County
LancasterHistory Librarian Jessica Barbera nee Gutacker will guide us through historic highlights of Palatines in Lancaster County and share tips on searching for items in LancasterHistory’s ...
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May 19, 2026
7:00 pm
Researching German Ancestors in Chester County, Pennsylvania
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Ellen Endslow, Director of Collections/Curator at the Chester County History Center in West Chester, PA, will present on how the ...
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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 by April ...
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