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
“The Gates of Europe – The History of Ukraine from a Germans from Russia Perspective” Presented by Wayne Garman Ukraine is rich in natural resources, especially for agriculture. Over the centuries, these resources, along with Ukraine’s location, have made it an invasion target of neighboring empires. Ukraine’s history is one of much tragedy, sorrow and … 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!
Discover, connect, and grow your family history skills with the Genealogy Club! This virtual community brings together German Russian genealogists of all experience levels to share discoveries, solve research puzzles, and support one another along the way. Whether you’re celebrating a new breakthrough or struggling with a “brick wall,” you’ll find encouragement, advice, and camaraderie … Continued
They Returned to the Homeland: Finding Germans from Russia in the U.S. Passport Application Files Presented by Allyn Brosz For Germans from the Russian Empire, the transatlantic journey was not always a one-way trip. Some immigrants to the U.S. returned to their ancestral villages as naturalized American citizens, crossing the Atlantic more than once. Their … 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!
Ahnentafel Chart – A different pedigree approach Presented by Scott Ludwig An ahnentafel chart is the German version of a pedigree chart. It is a different approach than what we are used to. The Ahnentafel Chart focuses on one individual and their direct ancestors. This presentation will cover how the process works and how I … 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!
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!
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. Registration will open in April 2026.
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!
