April 8th Cost: Donation Time: 1pm-4pm Join us and Friedens Lutheran Church as we resume our tour season of the historic buildings on the AHSGR campus in Lincoln’s South Bottoms. Light refreshments, an egg hunt and games with prizes, and more. Come learn more about the German Russian heritage in your own hometown. Egg … Continued
April – Lena Wolf, “A graphic novel ‘May the Universe be Your Home!’ about the fate of German families in the Soviet Union” Presentation: In her presentation Lena will show the coloured pages from her upcoming graphic novel, which hopefully will be available by the end of 2023. Those of you fortunate to attend the … Continued
Join us in a book club discussing of The Last Green Valley by best-selling author Mark Sullivan. Mark will be speaking at the AHSGR Convention in Greeley, Colorado. The Last Green Valley is a work of historical fiction, inspired by a true story. The Martels are one of many families of German heritage whose ancestors … Continued
May – Dr. Eric J. Schmaltz, “Our Memories Build Our Future: Germans from Russia Still on the Move in the 21st Century” Presentation: This presentation is based on the banquet talk given at the 2022 AHSGR International Convention held in Lincoln, Nebraska. It reflects on the group’s history, including “The Double Stigma” as Germans and … Continued
AHSGR’s technology staffer, Jonathan, will be available to assist members with basic technology questions and training relating to our website, online resources, signing up for events and purchasing tickets, using our online store, and other skills that will help our members interact with us. Office hours are in-person or online but sign-up is required for … Continued
Visit AHSGR’s campus in the Historic South Bottoms District in Lincoln, Nebraska, for a day of fun and learning! Try your hand at the classic German-Russian game, Bunnock, and go on our new walking tour of the historic neighborhood and learn about the influence of German-Russian immigrants in its development. Enjoy light refreshments, guided tours … Continued
June – Dr. Mila Koretnikov, “Tracing Our Volga-German Heritage: A Comparative Look at Tours to Ancestral Village in Germany and Russia” Presentation: In 2016-2019 the Volga German Tour group – Dr. Mila Koretnikov, Sergey Koretnikov and Dr. Brent Mai, took approximately 250 people from the USA, Canada, and Argentina on tours to the Volga German … Continued
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August – Marilyn Murray, “Ukraine and Russia – a Family at War updates” Presentation: Marilyn (Reh) Murray will share updates regarding the Ukraine/Russian war. She has a Murray Method International Center in Ukraine and also one in Russia so is in constant contact with her colleagues/friends in both countries. She will share their personal responses … Continued
September 18, 2023 2:00 pm CDT: Book Club. We will be reading From the Steppes to the Prairie: The Germans from Russia migrations told by the Zahl and Schissler families by Kara Louise Hefner. These are stories of her Germans from Russia great-grandparents, told in their own words from diaries, interviews, photos, scrapbooks, … Continued
September – Dr. Hans-Christian Petersen, “Dr. Karl Stumpp (1896-1962)” Presentation: Dr. Hans-Christian Peterson presents a special presentation about Dr. Karl Stumpp (1896-1962). Remembered posthumously as the “patriarch of the Germans from Russia,” Stumpp is perhaps the most influential person of transnational Russia German diaspora activism and belonged to the ‘grand old men’ of the German … Continued
Join AHSGR and it’s partners for a South Bottoms Neighborhood Oktoberfest. Kinkaider Brewing will host a beer garden with some of their best brews on tap (must be 21 to partake) and Group Therapy will offer pedal car shuttles between AHSGR and the Haymarket. Additional activities for all ages will include: music, games, museum tours, … Continued
Let's Celebrate Archives Day! AHSGR's Archivist Karen Keehr will present a workshop on how to care for, preserve, and organize your family photos, papers, and other items. This is a Virtual Event on Zoom. Cost: Free for member, $15 for non-members Registration Now Closed
Join us October 23, 2023 for a zoom genealogy event! Cost: Free to members and $20 to nonmembers; Sign up is required Virtual Only This workshop will provide an overview on how to start your journey to discover your German Russian roots by showing you how to find your ancestors’ Russian village. Attendees will also … Continued
October – Maggie Hein, “Is This Really My Ancestor?” Presentation: Are you using genealogy web sites to research your Germans from Russia ancestors? Is your family tree online? The big genealogy web sites (Ancestry, Family Search, My Heritage) can be wonderful tools for locating records and making connections to your ancestors. They can also offer … Continued
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AHSGR will be hosting a harp concert in the chapel by of the Great Plains Harp Chapter. Learn more about German Russian holiday traditions, enjoy holiday music, cookies, crafts, and light refreshments. The event starts at 1:00 PM and will go to 3:00 PM CST.
Hosted by FRIEDENS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 540 D STREET LINCOLN, NEBRASKA FRÖHLICHE WEIHNACHTEN! GERMAN CHRISTMAS SERVICE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2023 2:00 PM JOIN US AT THIS FREE FAMILY EVENT AND CELEBRATE THE CHRISTMAS STORY WITH WORD AND SONG IN BOTH GERMAN AND ENGLISH! FELLOWSHIP WILL FOLLOW THE SERVICE WITH TRADITIONAL GERMAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES! … Continued
Do you wonder what day to day life in Russian Villages? Learn about culture and traditions from the perspective of a young boy. You can compare his immigration story to that of your own ancestors. Get your copy half-off today! https://ahsgr.org/.../the-story-of-johann-the-boy-who.../ Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZUkf--hqD0vH9HK6v-J7xeTvqn9...
Want to enjoy a classic German tradition? Come on down to Bierhaus Maisschaler. There will be beer-poking, games and classic German food! Make sure to bring a warm sweater and your ID.
Presentation Marilyn will share updates regarding the Ukraine/Russian war. She has a Murray Method International Center in Ukraine and also one in Russia, so she is in constant contact with her colleagues/friends in both countries. She will share their personal responses regarding the current war crisis. Photos and videos from her colleagues in Ukraine will … Continued
