Events: Workshop

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
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Genealogy 101

A Black family in front of their cabin in the Welsh Mountains, possibly at Brushtown. LancasterHistory, General Collection

Curious about your family history but not sure where to begin? Led by Aimee Caya, Director of Collections and Research at LancasterHistory, Genealogy 101 introduces the essential tools and techniques for tracing your family story using LancasterHistory’s extensive collections and online resources. You’ll leave with practical strategies and a clearer path toward your next discovery!

“Genealogy 101” will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10-11:30am at the LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center. Tickets are $20 for LancasterHistory Members and $25 for Non-Members. Advance registration is encouraged as the class has limited capacity. To register, click here to register online or call 717.392.4633 to register by phone.

No previous genealogy experience is required to take this class, but it helps to have identified some relatives before you start your journey. Please bring note-taking materials to class, such as a laptop or notebook.

In-Person Event Workshop

October 17, 2026 LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster 10-11:30am $25/Non-Members | $20 LancasterHistory Members
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Becoming the Family Archivist

Have you found yourself with all the family research, records, photographs, and heirlooms? Congratulations—you’ve become the family archivist! Led by Heather Tennies, Director of Archives and Manuscript Groups at LancasterHistory, this workshop introduces family historians to the methods and supplies needed to preserve treasured papers and photographs for generations to come.

“Becoming the Family Archivist” will take place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10am-12pm at the LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center. Tickets are $20 for LancasterHistory Members and $25 for Non-Members. Advance registration is encouraged as the class has limited capacity. To register, click here to register online or call 717.392.4633 to register by phone.

No previous genealogy experience is required to take this class. Please bring note-taking materials to class, such as a laptop or notebook.

Class In-Person Event Workshop

November 14, 2026 LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster 10am-12pm $20/LancasterHistory Members | $25/Non-Members
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