Deciphering Old Handwriting: Volkshochschule Jena Offers Course for Genealogists

Symbolbild: Alte Handschriften entziffern: Volkshochschule Jena bietet Kurs für Ahnenforscher an

Jena, May 29, 2026 – Anyone in possession of old family letters, diaries, or certificates often faces a barrier: historical German handwriting is barely legible to untrained eyes. A new course at the Volkshochschule (vhs) Jena provides a remedy and teaches the basics of decoding historical documents.

Near-Natural Gardens in Jena: VHS Offers Basic Course for Increased Biodiversity

Naturnahe Gärten in Jena: VHS bietet Grundlagenkurs für mehr biologische Vielfalt

Jena, March 10, 2026 – Anyone wishing to promote biodiversity right on their doorstep can now receive practical and theoretical guidance: the Volkshochschule Jena is organizing a basic course on the near-natural design of green oases in urban spaces.