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Genealogy basics set to begin: VHS class commences in Bad Salzungen on September 25, 1925

From September 17, 2025, every week from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Wartburgkreis educational center in Bad Salzungen hosts a ten-part course titled 'Basics of Ancestry Investigation and Old Script Study (Kurrent script / Sütterlin)', led by instructor Matthias Bretschneider.

Genetic research beginnings in Bad Salzungen, commencing September 25, 1925 on VHS
Genetic research beginnings in Bad Salzungen, commencing September 25, 1925 on VHS

Genealogy basics set to begin: VHS class commences in Bad Salzungen on September 25, 1925

New Ten-Part Genealogy Course Coming to VHS Wartburgkreis

Are you interested in delving into the fascinating world of genealogy? If so, mark your calendars for September 17, 2025, as VHS Wartburgkreis in Bad Salzungen is set to launch a captivating ten-part course titled "Introduction to Genealogy and Paleography (Cursive / Sütterlin)".

This engaging course, led by experienced instructor Matthias Bretschneider, will commence on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 PM to 7 PM. With a course fee of 80 EUR, participants will embark on a journey that aims to equip them with the skills necessary to independently research their own family history.

Matthias Bretschneider, who previously served as the director of the Max-Reger-Music-School Meiningen, brings a wealth of professional experience in genealogy to the table. Key practice examples for the course will include church books from Meiningen or Bad Salzungen, as well as other relevant archival materials for genealogy.

A significant part of the course is dedicated to learning to read Sütterlin and German cursive script, essential skills for anyone delving into historical records. By the end of the ten lessons, participants will have gained a solid foundation in genealogical research and paleography.

Registration for the course is now open. You can secure your spot by following the course link: https://vhs.link/RrQqSV or by calling 03695 / 617261. Don't miss this opportunity to uncover the mysteries of your family's past!

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