Colorado Chapter - Palatines to America - German Genealogy Society

04/09/2026

🌟 Not Too Late to Register! 🌟
Join us for the 2026 COPALAM Spring German Genealogical Seminar — happening Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, offered both in-person and via Zoom!

We’re thrilled to feature Fritz Juengling, PhD, an internationally recognized expert in Germanic genealogy. Whether you're researching German, Austrian, Swiss, Dutch, or Scandinavian roots, this seminar is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

📍 In-Person Location:
Highlands Ranch Senior Center
200 E. Highlands Ranch Parkway, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

💻 Virtual Option:
Attend via Zoom from anywhere!
(Zoom link + handouts sent 2–3 days before the event.)

🎁 Bonus Perks:

Recording available for 30 days for all registrants

Door prizes for both in-person and virtual attendees

Register by April 4 for a chance at lunch with Fritz (in-person only!)

Books for sale on-site for in-person participants

💵 Registration: $50 per person
👉 Register here: https://www.copalam.us/seminar.html

Don’t wait—there’s still time to sign up!
Let’s explore your German ancestry together. 🇩🇪✨

2026 Spring German Genealogical Seminar Presented in-person and via Zoom On Saturday, 18 April 20269:30 am – 4:30 pm Featuring Fritz Juengling. On-Line Registration Click here to review the topics and speaker's bio. The seminar will be a hybrid event. A recording will be made available for 30 days...

03/23/2026

🌿 Ready to level‑up your German genealogy research?
We’re hosting our Spring Seminar on April 18 — and you’re invited!
Featuring Fritz Juengling, Ph.D., AG®, AGL™, one of the top experts in Germanic research.

👉 Want help decoding old German records?
👉 Curious about the Austro‑Hungarian Empire?
👉 Need context for historical events that shaped your ancestors’ lives?

You’ll get four expert sessions, in‑person or via Zoom, plus 30‑day access to the recording.

🎟️ Register by April 4 for a chance to win lunch with Fritz!
Sign up at copalam.us

03/16/2026

🌿 Calling all German‑heritage researchers! 🇩🇪
Our Colorado Chapter Palatines to America Focus Group is gathering on April 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Zoom), and you’re invited.

This is a relaxed, collaborative space to share your German genealogy goals, compare research strategies, and get help tackling those stubborn brick walls we all encounter.

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/ii2vGZebvu2z5LGU8
Once you sign up, the Zoom link will be emailed to you.

Have questions? Reach out to Jennifer Bigham at [email protected].

Let’s learn from one another and keep our stories alive. 🌿📜

03/09/2026

Come listen to us on the Preservation Oaks Podcast.

Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S. In this episode, we feature the Colorado Chapter of Palatines to America in Colorado! Sean gains insights from President Jennifer Bigham, Sandy Carter-Duff, Kay Mariea, and Jerry Scha...

03/04/2026

Tune into here from our wonderful board members and hear about the wonderful work our society is doing.

A new episode of Preservation Oaks coming on March 9th! EP117. Sean dives deep into the world of German genealogy with leaders from the Colorado Chapter of Palatines to America. Enjoy at: preservationoaks.podbean.com or wherever you get your favorite podcasts!

03/02/2026

🌟 Upcoming COPALAM Events You Won’t Want to Miss!
We’ve got two fantastic opportunities this year to grow your genealogy skills, connect with fellow researchers, and dive deeper into German, Dutch, and Eastern European family history.

🗓️ March 9 — COPALAM Zoom Focus Group
Topic: Learn About Transkribus
Discover how Transkribus can help you transcribe handwritten and printed historical documents with ease.
Have a tricky document you want help with?
📩 Send it to [email protected] before the session.
🔗 Register today and join us on Zoom! https://forms.gle/trBjCQ7fPCht37jq7

🗓️ November 15 — 2025 Fall German Genealogical Seminar
Speaker: Alex Tolksdorf, AG®
Join us for a full day of learning — in person or via Zoom — featuring four sessions on German, Dutch, and Eastern European research, plus tips for getting your family engaged in your genealogy journey.

📍 Highlands Ranch Senior Center or Zoom
💲 $50 per person
🎥 Recording available for 30 days
🍽️ Lunch with Alex for in‑person attendees who register by Oct. 27
🎁 Door prizes + book sales
Register Today: https://www.copalam.us/seminar.html

Whether you’re just starting out or expanding your research into new regions, these events are a great way to sharpen your skills and connect with the COPALAM community. Hope to see you there!

2026 Spring German Genealogical Seminar Presented in-person and via Zoom On Saturday, 18 April 20269:30 am – 4:30 pm Featuring Fritz Juengling. On-Line Registration Click here to review the topics and speaker's bio. The seminar will be a hybrid event. A recording will be made available for 30 days...

02/17/2026

✨ Join Our March Focus Group! ✨
Curious about tools that can make transcribing old handwritten or printed documents easier?
Our COPALAM March Focus Group is the perfect place to start.

📅 March 9th
🖥️ Topic: Learn about Transkribus — a powerful tool that helps transcribe handwritten and printed texts.

🔗 Register using the link ✨ Join Our March Focus Group! ✨
Curious about tools that can make transcribing old handwritten or printed documents easier?
Our COPALAM March Focus Group is the perfect place to start.

📅 March 9th
🖥️ Topic: Learn about Transkribus — a powerful tool that helps transcribe handwritten and printed texts.

🔗 Register using this link: https://forms.gle/SjrZNBXL1wDs7qyx7
📬 Have documents you want help with? Send them or your questions to Jennifer at [email protected]

Come learn something new and connect with others who love genealogy and historical research.
📬 Have documents you want help with? Send them or your questions to [email protected]

Come learn something new and connect with others who love genealogy and historical research.

02/05/2026

🌿 Calling all genealogy lovers! 🌿
The Colorado Chapter of Palatines to America is hosting our Spring Seminar 2026 on April 18, and you won’t want to miss this one.

We’re thrilled to welcome Fritz Juengling, Ph.D., AG®, AGL™ — a leading expert in Germanic research — for a full day of learning and discovery.

📚 Featured Topics:
• How historical events shape your genealogy research
• Austro‑Hungarian Empire geography
• The history of the Low German language
• Extracting information from German church & civil records (including handwriting!)

📍 Attend in person in Highlands Ranch, CO
💻 Or join us via Zoom from anywhere
🎥 Recording available for 30 days

Whether you're deep into German research or just getting started, this seminar will give you tools, context, and confidence.

👉 Save your spot at copalam.us
Let’s learn together and uncover the stories hidden in our past.

01/25/2026

We are starting our monthly focus group to help our community. These will be held the second week of every month starting on February 9th at 6PM via Zoom. We will share our knowledge, struggles and finds with each other. The hope will be that this will help each of us with our German genealogy. Feel free to reach out to Jennifer Bigham at [email protected] with any questions. Please use this link to register and receive a zoom link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck4R_vWQ28FLZMdvPO0o0VW_lmnbeP6XywLE6AdAe8P-NJCw/viewform?usp=header

11/05/2025

🗓️ Mark your calendars for November 15, 2025, and get ready for an enriching day of genealogical discovery! The Colorado Chapter of Palatines to America is thrilled to welcome Alex Tolksdorf, Accredited Genealogist (AG®), as our featured speaker for this year’s Fall Seminar — available both in-person and via Zoom from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

🎤 Alex Tolksdorf brings deep expertise in German, Dutch, and Eastern European genealogy.

🔍 Maximizing Research Success in the Arolsen Archives 🌍 Eastern European Genealogy for Beginners 🇳🇱 Tracing Your Dutch Roots 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How to Get Your Family Engaged in Your Research

📚 Bonus: In-person attendees can browse and purchase genealogy books at the seminar!

📌 Register now to secure your spot: copalam.us Let’s uncover your family’s story—together.

10/23/2025

Discover your Dutch ancestry with expert guidance—join us this November! 🇳🇱

Ready to uncover the stories behind your Dutch heritage? Join the Colorado Chapter of Palatines to America for our Fall Seminar on November 15, 2025, featuring genealogist Alexander Tolksdorf, an expert in German, Dutch, and Eastern European research.

🔍 Seminar Highlight: “Tracing Your Dutch Roots” Whether you're just starting out or stuck on a brick wall, Alex will share practical strategies for navigating Dutch records, overcoming language barriers, and finding the documents that bring your ancestors' stories to life.

📅 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 🕤 Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM 📍 Location: In-person & via Zoom 🎟️ Register now: copalam.us

10/13/2025

🧬 Curious about your Eastern European roots? Join us for a beginner-friendly genealogy seminar this November!

Ready to explore your family’s journey from Ukraine, Poland, Belarus, or Lithuania and others.? The Colorado Chapter of Palatines to America invites you to our Fall Seminar on November 15, 2025, featuring expert genealogist Alexander Tolksdorf — a specialist in Eastern European ancestry research.

📍 Attend in person or via Zoom! 🕤 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM MT 🎙️ Topic Highlight: “Eastern European Genealogy for Beginners”

Alex will guide you through:

How to start your research in countries like Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, and Lithuania

Navigating language barriers and missing records

Alex’s own roots span Germany and Eastern Europe, and his experience will empower you to begin your own search with confidence.

💻 Register now: copalam.us 📚 In-person attendees can browse genealogy books for sale 👥 Connect with fellow researchers and enthusiasts

Let’s bring your family’s history to life — one record at a time. 🕵️‍♂️📖