The Story of Ludwig Schaaf Presented by Wayne Garman “I was the oldest and had to take care of everyone” – The Story of Ludwig Schaaf The thirty-five year period between the Russian Revolution in 1917 and post-World War II imposed unimaginable suffering and horrors upon our German relatives who lived in the Soviet Union. … 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!
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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!
Please send potential Journal articles to our journal editor at journaleditor@ahsgr.org Potential content for the Newsletter can be sent to lhorken@ahsgr.org
Writers and aspiring writers are invited to share their work to receive constructive feedback in a positive, supportive environment. We will start with a writing warm up and then share ideas and writing projects with one another. From time to time, guest writers will lead the group. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/I1aUKpHaTUCXdXuJWxPfTg
The War in Crimea, 1854-1855 Presented by Merv Weiss The War in Crimea in 1854-1855 changed Russia; it changed Europe; and those changes would eventually affect the Germans in Russia very directly. The main thrust of this presentation is to link the aftermath of the War in Crimea to the reforms in Russia during the … 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!
Hattie Plum Williams' doctorate dissertation, A Study of the German Russian, was first published in 1916. Modern readers will find it a fascinating and helpful book to understanding our German from Russia ancestors as they settled into American life, especially in the Lincoln, Nebraska neighborhoods of the North and South Bottoms. Sheri Rohn Ertl will provide … Continued
DNA: The Family Tree Inside Us – An Introduction to Genetic Genealogy Presented by Diane Bates DNA holds a personal “family tree” within us, carrying the genetic blueprint passed down through generations. By studying our DNA, we can uncover ancestral connections, identify distant relatives, and gain insights into our ethnic heritage. This beginner-friendly presentation introduces … 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!
Join our research coordinator on October 16 at 5:30 pm for a lecture How to Learn Russian Without Really Trying where we discuss the basics of the Russian alphabet and language. Register Here
German (and French and Danish) Church Records Online Documenting your ancestors before they immigrated to Russia You probably know where your ancestors settled in Russia and when they arrived there. What about where they lived before they moved to Russia? Have you wondered how to access records in Europe to research your ancestors? Church parish … 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!
Please send potential Journal articles to our journal editor at journaleditor@ahsgr.org Potential content for the Newsletter can be sent to lhorken@ahsgr.org
This quarter, our Book Club selection is Border Crossing, A Bridge of Hope by Hilda Mielke. Hilda tells her family's story of life in Rogowka, Ukraine during the 1930's, their experiences during the World War II years, and finally their emigration to North America. It's a short but important memoir that may be similar to your family's … Continued
Storytelling is an important oral and written tradition that ensures the continuation and enhancement of Germans from Russia history and heritage among future generations. AHSGR invites members and non-members to participate in the Annual Storytelling Contest to capture the Germans from Russia experience through storytelling. Writers can participate by submitting fiction or nonfiction stories, and poetry … 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!
Our annual holiday open house will be held on Sunday, December 14th, from 1-3 pm. We will have cookies, drinks, and live music from Blue Raven Music Studios! Also Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church's annual German Christmas service will be Dec. 14th at 2:00 p.m. (540 D Street). It will also be live streamed on their Facebook page. … 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!
Curious about your German Russian roots but not sure where to start? Join us for Beginner Genealogy Talks—short, 20–30 minute sessions designed to make family history research approachable and fun. Each quarterly talk focuses on beginner-friendly topics, offering practical tips and resources to help you start (or restart!) your journey of discovery. AHSGR Members attend … Continued
