AHSGR Writer’s Group

Zoom

  Writers and aspiring writers are invited to share their work to receive constructive feedback in a positive, supportive environment. We will start with a writing warm up and then share ideas and writing projects with one another. From time to time, guest writers will lead the group. Zoom Link

Organizing Your Personal Archives Workshop

Zoom

Do you have papers, photos or family heirlooms that you don’t know how to preserve? Well don’t worry about that as our Archivist Karen Keehr is going to give you the tricks and tips on how to start and organize your very own personal archive. Register Here

AHSGR Book Club

Zoom

Have 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

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

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

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, & 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

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

$20.00

AHSGR Book Club: The Last Green Valley

Zoom

Join us in a book club discussing of The Last Green Valley by best-selling author Mark Sullivan. Mark will be speaking at the AHSGR Convention in Greeley, Colorado. The Last Green Valley is a work of historical fiction, inspired by a true story. The Martels are one of many families of German heritage whose ancestors … Continued

Book Club

Zoom

Join us on November 7 to talk about Then the Rules Changed by Carolyn Zeisset. The author will be there to give background information and hopefully, tell more of the story that comes from her own Mennonite family history. Register on Zoom Here Purchase Here      

Treffen Tuesday

Zoom

Presenter: Allyn Brosz  Allyn Brosz is a South Dakota native with German Russian ancestry from Bessarabia and Glueckstal colonies.  He retired in 2021 from his career in the U.S. Department of Defense.  He is a life Member of AHSGR and GRHS as well as a member of the Glueckstal Colonies Research Association Steering Committee. In … Continued

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