2026 PalAm National Conference
Join us for the 2026 Palatines to America National Conference
at the DoubleTree Resort Hotel in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
June 18-20, 2026
Registration Closes Sun., May 31, 2026!
* Click Here to Register *
- 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.
Doug will be performing his "Ask a PA Dutchman" routine.
- Optional 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!
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- Sell your wares at the 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..
Upcoming PalAm Programs:
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Program |
Presenter |
| June, 2026 |
Paltines to America National Conference, June 18-20, 2026 |
Beidler, Bodenhorn, Samuelson, Strauss, Malone, Mast |
| May 19, 2026 |
Researching German Ancestors
in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
Ellen Endslow |
| August 18, 2026 |
Evaluating the DNA of Palatine Families – Part 2 |
Darvin L. Martin |
| September 16, 2026 |
Annual Meeting and Fall Webinar |
Judy G. Russell |
| October 20, 2026 |
Tips and Tricks of Deciphering German Handwriting |
Katherine Schober |
See our Events Calendar for details, flyers and registration links for these programs.
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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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August 18, 2026
7:00 pm Evaluating the DNA of Palatine Families – Part 2
This talk continues where our January program left off and will focus on how DNA can be used as a tool to enhance family history. ...
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September 26, 2026
1:00 pm Annual Meeting and Fall Webinar
Judy G. Russell, The Legal Genealogist®, is a genealogist with a law degree who provides expert guidance through the murky territory where law and family history ...
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October 20, 2026
7:00 pm Tips and Tricks of Deciphering German Handwriting
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 ...
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