Treffen Tuesday
For the June 2024 Tuesday Treffen meeting, you will have a unique opportunity to meet Adam Schell, a 96-year-old Volga German man born in the village of Seewald. His life experience has been shaped by the history of all Germans from Russia in the Soviet Union in the 20th century. Born as a fifth child … Continued
Research Saturdays
AHSGR Headquarters 631 D St., Lincoln, NE, United StatesAHSGR 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!
Treffen Tuesday
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AHSGR 2024 Annual Convention
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Treffen Tuesday
Treasures from the AHSGR Archives AHSGR Archivist Karen Keehr shares some of the amazing, unique German Russian treasures housed in the AHSGR Archives and Museum Collections. From heart wrenching letters from Russia to beautiful old maps, enjoy a virtual tour behind the scenes at the AHSGR Heritage Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Karen will also talk … Continued
Underwear Blanket Exhibit
AHSGR Headquarters 631 D St., Lincoln, NE, United States
Storytelling Contest Deadline
Deadline for submission: Friday, September 6, 2024. You can submit your story by using the form below, emailing it to lhorken@ahsgr.org, or mailing it to AHSGR 631 D St., Lincoln, NE 68502.
Research Saturdays
AHSGR Headquarters 631 D St., Lincoln, NE, United StatesAHSGR 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 Book Club
ZoomHave you ever wondered what life was like for our family members who were sent to Siberia? This book, Woldemar Fieldler's memoir, details experiences of the Fiedler family. Please join our book club discussion on September 12 to add your thoughts or you can just listen and learn the history behind the stories. See you … Continued
Treffen Tuesday
Schön and Sheyn –The Beautiful Harmony Between German-Russian and Russian Jewish Homesteaders In 1938, the Andrews Sisters’ Bei mir bist du schön (To Me You’re Beautiful) was a big radio hit. Though many believed it was a German song, it was a song written in Yiddish, a language spoken by Eastern European Jews. The record company … Continued
Oktoberfest
AHSGR Headquarters 631 D St., Lincoln, NE, United StatesJoin us for a family fun Oktoberfest Saturday, September 28th 2-5 PM at the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia at 631 D St. Lincoln, NE. Free food and drinks will be provided, including runzas from Runza! Activities include: German Russian games, and tours of the museum. You won’t want to miss this event!