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Spring Open House
AHSGR Headquarters 631 D St., Lincoln, NEApril 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
Launch of the Neighborhood & Virtual Tours
AHSGR Headquarters 631 D St., Lincoln, NELaunch of AHSGR’s new walking tour of Lincoln’s South Bottoms Historic District. Learn about the German from Russia people who settled here and their influence on the neighborhood, the City, and beyond. Light refreshments will be available and staff will lead walking tours and assist visitors with navigating the virtual neighborhood (and campus) tours on … Continued
Temporary Exhibit: Bunnock
AHSGR Headquarters 631 D St., Lincoln, NEAHSGR’s Technology “Office Hours”
AHSGR Headquarters 631 D St., Lincoln, NEAHSGR’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
AHSGR’s 1st Annual Bunnock Day!
AHSGR Headquarters 631 D St., Lincoln, NEOn overview on the classic German Russian game: Bunnock (or Game of Bones). Join AHSGR staff and learn about how to play this classic game. Learn more through our Bunnock exhibit, enjoy light refreshments, and give it a try yourself outside. Cost: Suggested Donation
Introduction to Germans from Russia Genealogy II
AHSGR Headquarters 631 D St., Lincoln, NEIN PERSON EVENT Cost: Free to members and $20 to nonmembers; Sign up is required Limit: 15 people Genealogist and long-time AHSGR member Mike Meisinger will provide an overview on how to start your journey to discover your German Russian roots including: how to find your ancestors’ Russian village, resources available based on that information, … Continued
Oktoberfest
AHSGR Headquarters 631 D St., Lincoln, NEJoin us for a family fun Oktoberfest Saturday, October 14th 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, tours of the museum, and a bouncy house! You wont want to … Continued
Preserving Your Family Photos and Archives Workshop (celebrating Archives Day)
AHSGR Headquarters 631 D St., Lincoln, NECost: Free for member, $15 for non-members Limit: 15 people Time: 1pm-4pm Overview: Archivist Karen Keehr will present a workshop on how to care for, preserve, and organize your family photos, papers, and other items.
Quilting the German Russian Way
AHSGR Headquarters 631 D St., Lincoln, NENovember 4 - - IN PERSON EVENT Cost: Free for members, $20 for non-members Limit: 15 people. Suitable for ages 13+ Time: 1-4 People: Quilters, Emily and Jonathan Materials: Cloth, and needles Press release date: October 16 Overview: Learn the basics of quilting from AHSGR’s long-standing quilting group. Attendees will leave with some handiwork of … Continued
AHSGR’s Technology “Office Hours”
AHSGR Headquarters 631 D St., Lincoln, NEOverview: 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 requried … Continued