24 events found.
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!
Elements of Writing Workshop: Short-Stories, Poems, & One-Act Plays
ZoomRegistration 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
$15.00Elements of Writing Workshop: Short-Stories, Poems and One-Act Plays
ZoomTake 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
ZoomIn 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
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
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!
May Book Club
ZoomJoin 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
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
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
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
ZoomRegister Here
FeaturedAHSGR 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!
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!