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!
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- to learn more about ways to get there, plus all the research resources and
special events that you can explore while you're in the Lancaster area.
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..
Upcoming PalAm Programs:
| Date |
Program |
Presenter |
| June, 2026 |
Paltines to America National Conference, June 18-20, 2026 |
Beidler, Bodenhorn, Samuelson, Strauss, Malone, Mast |
| February, 2026 |
PalAm-Ohio’s German Community Forum Series |
Carol Swinehart |
| March, 2026 |
What's in a German Name? |
Ken Weaver
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| April, 2026 |
LancasterHistory Collection Highlights:
Palatines in Lancaster County |
Jessica Barbera |
| May, 2026 |
Researching German Ancestors
in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
Ellen Endslow |
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We need volunteers!
Click to view our Volunteer Opportunites page to learn how you can help.
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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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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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