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.
