In honor of Memorial Day, “The Irony of It All” Follow Private John Mayer, a young German-Russian immigrant, as he goes through Basic Training, Infantry Training, and into battle in France near the end of WWI. John's letters home give us insight into his military training, his love of God and Family, and his feelings … Continued
AHSGR will be open 9am to 4pm on the first Saturday of each month to allow people to conduct research outside of normal museum hours. Appointments are not required but are encouraged, and you can schedule one here!
This month, the genealogy club will talk about what to do if you are stuck on a name! If you are stuck on a name and need some tips, or if you want to share your tips, we hope you can join us! This virtual community brings together German Russian genealogists of all experience levels … Continued
Braucherei (Faith Healing) Folk Traditions in German from Russia Catholic and Protestant Worlds This presentation highlights the main features of Braucherei, or the folk traditions of “faith healing,” among many German from Russia Catholics and Protestants for generations. This form of folk culture played an integral role in people’s daily and spiritual lives well into … Continued
AHSGR will be open 9am to 4pm on the first Saturday of each month to allow people to conduct research outside of normal museum hours. Appointments are not required but are encouraged, and you can schedule one here!
AHSGR will be open 9am to 4pm on the first Saturday of each month to allow people to conduct research outside of normal museum hours. Appointments are not required but are encouraged, and you can schedule one here!
The 56th Annual AHSGR International Convention will be held in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the first Volga German settlers arriving in Ellis County, Kansas. You must be logged into your account to receive member pricing.
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No One Dare Call Her A Liar: The Untold Story of Hilda Kruckenberg’s 1938 Murder One of the most notorious crimes in North Dakota history has reverberated through several generations of Larry Lee Kruckenberg’s family. The brutal murder of 16-year-old Alma Luise Kruckenberg at the hands of her minister on August 16, 1938, was shocking … Continued
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AHSGR will be open 10am to 4pm on the first Saturday of each month to allow people to conduct research outside of normal museum hours. Appointments are not required but are encouraged, and you can schedule one here!