Events: Research Center Classes

Researching Germanic Lancaster

Hershey (a common German surname in Lancaster County) and the Ressler Family posed on the porch of the farmhouse.

Many residents of Lancaster County can trace their family history back to Germanic origins. Join LancasterHistory Reference Librarian Jessica Barbera for a new workshop on how you can research your German ancestors, including what resources are available at LancasterHistory and how to navigate the research process.

“Researching Germanic Lancaster” will be held on Saturday, September 26, at 10am at the LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center, 230 N. President Avenue in Lancaster, PA. Tickets are $20 for LancasterHistory Members and $25 for non-members. To register, click here to order online or call 717.392.4633 to register over the phone. Participants are encouraged to bring examples of their own photograph collections for discussions.

 

In-Person Event Workshop

September 26, 2026 LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster 10am $20/LancasterHistory Members | $25/Non-Members