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
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAodOCvrz8oEtbyF1mwmHpsjzR-fbqtdu2Y Buy Anna's Red Purse: https://ahsgr.org/product/annas-red-purse/
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
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 us on Zoom to learn about the different resources that are offered in our Library/Archive from Amber Mikkelsen, Archival Research Coordinator. Gain a better understanding of what we have to offer so that you can start your journey of learning about your family’s past. Free for Members and $20 for non-members. Free to … Continued
The Murray Method Treffen Tuesday; March 26, 2024 Marilyn (Reh) Murray Marilyn will share a background history and an audio-visual explanation of the Murray Method. This method is described as an effective approach to becoming a Healthy Balanced Person - physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually. It is a guideline for living and provides a clear … 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!
Registration to end Tuesday the 9th at 11pm central. In anticipation of the AHSGR 2024 Storytelling Contest, we are offering a three-day Elements of Writing Workshop. April 11th / 7-8pm: An overview of the types and construction of prose, and poems. Examples will focus on previously published works of cultural or family history, folklore, … Continued
Take a three-day writing workshop to better your story telling skill or gain inspiration for you next story. This workshop is broken into three parts with each part building on from the last. Session 1 (April 11): Elements of Writing: Short-Stories, Poems, One-Act Plays An overview of the types and construction of prose, poems, and … Continued
In anticipation of the AHSGR 2024 Storytelling Contest, we're offering a three-day writing workshop to hone your story telling skills or provide inspiration for you next story. This workshop is broken into three parts with each part building on from the last. Session 1 (April 11): Elements of Writing: Short-Stories, Poems, One-Act Plays - An overview … Continued
A German from Russia Dreams of Karakul Sheep: C. C. Young and His Return to Russia Richard Sallet, in the foreword to his book, Russian-German Settlements in the United States, notes "two important advances which the American people owe to Russian-German initiative.” The first was Bernhard Warkentin's introduction of Turkey wheat on his farm in … Continued
