• FRÖHLICHE WEIHNACHTEN! GERMAN CHRISTMAS SERVICE

    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

  • AHSGR Book Club

    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...

  • Bockfest

    Kinkaider Brewing 201 N 7th St #108, Lincoln, NE, United States

    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.

  • Treffen Tuesday

    Treffen Tuesday

    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

  • Research Saturdays

    Research Saturdays

    AHSGR Headquarters 631 D St., Lincoln, NE, United States

    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!

  • Genealogy Workshop – Helpful genealogical resources in The Archives/Library

    Zoom

    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

  • Treffen Tuesday

    Treffen Tuesday

    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

  • Research Saturdays

    Research Saturdays

    AHSGR Headquarters 631 D St., Lincoln, NE, United States

    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!

  • Elements of Writing Workshop: Short-Stories, Poems, & One-Act Plays

    Zoom

    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

    $15.00
  • Elements of Writing Workshop: Short-Stories, Poems and One-Act Plays

    Zoom

    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

  • Elements of Writing Workshop: Short-Stories, Poems and One-Act Plays

    Zoom

    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

  • Treffen Tuesday

    Treffen Tuesday

    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

  • Research Saturdays

    Research Saturdays

    AHSGR Headquarters 631 D St., Lincoln, NE, United States

    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!

  • May Book Club

    Zoom

    Join us May 9th at 2:00 PM CT to discuss The Odyssey of Escapes from Russia: The Saga of Anna K! Click here to get your copy of The Odyssey of Escapes from Russia: The Saga of Anna K 25% off! Register Here

  • Cooper Park Party

    Join us for games, music, activities, FREE food and treats, and more at our annual Cooper Park Party! Bring your nonperishable food and hygiene items to help us stock our Cooper Park Little Free Pantry. This party is sponsored by SSCCO, the Community Learning Centers, Neighbor Works Lincoln, Boys & Girls Club of Lincoln/Lancaster County, … Continued

  • Treffen Tuesday

    Treffen Tuesday

    Ron Baesler Struck Down but not Destroyed: The Story of Rudolf Heupel, a German-Russian Immigrant Ron Baesler is a farm boy, physicist, pastor, missionary, seminary professor, gardener, grandfather, father and husband. He was born and raised on a farm in New Leipzig, North Dakota. He graduated from UND and his first call was as pastor at Peace … Continued

  • Research Saturdays

    Research Saturdays

    AHSGR Headquarters 631 D St., Lincoln, NE, United States

    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!

  • Treffen Tuesday

    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

    Research Saturdays

    AHSGR Headquarters 631 D St., Lincoln, NE, United States

    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!