There are still seats available at the Feast, but please hurry with your reservations as seats are limited. Call 314-361-9017 or you can go online at http://mohistory.org/events/german-american-day-fest-and-feast_1538838000 What Makes Missouri So German? (Oct. 3) Missouri’s German roots run deep, but why? What were the driving forces behind German emigration, and why did so many GermansContinue reading “German History, Culture, Community”
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Die Tanzgeiger
Die Tanzgeiger (The Dance Fiddlers) is performing in New Town (St Charles) on Sunday Sept 30th, 6p-8pm! Die Tanzgeiger is the name of a seven-member ensemble hailing from the eastern provinces of Austria. This group uses a delightful combination of fiddles and other instruments to produce traditional folk music from Austria. These versatile tunes inspireContinue reading “Die Tanzgeiger”
Hidden History
Oct. 27 Memorial events to celebrate hidden piece of St. Louis history By Jim Merkel Anti-German hysteria during World War I shut the door on German culture in the Gateway City. During World War I, patriotic German Americans were made to choose between their heritage and their nation. Schools ended their German language education programs.Continue reading “Hidden History”
History, Culture and Community
Every fall as the leaves turn, and the weather softens, we begin to hear the sounds of a German band playing in the distance. The announcements of Oktoberfests spring from every corner, and the beer kegs are stacked in readiness. What if there was another way to celebrate your German-American heritage, and get in touchContinue reading “History, Culture and Community”
Tanzgruppe and Musikanten
AUGUST 26, 2018
Kirchweifest – August 19
German American Day
The St. Louis German-American Community invites St. Louis to celebrate National German-American Day!
Friedrich Hecker Event
Friedrich Hecker was a hero to the vast majority of German Americans living in the United States during the mid-19th Century. The Friedrich Hecker Monument was dedicated on October 1, 1882 before a crowd of over 15,000 in our beautiful Benton Park, in St. Louis, Missouri.Born September 28, 1811 in Eichtersheim, Grand Duchy of Baden,Continue reading “Friedrich Hecker Event”
Quelle receives Freedom Award
GAHS honors German Consul General, Herbert Quelle, with the 2018 Friedrich Hecker Freedom Award. GAHS President, James Martin, presented the award at the organization’s 28th Annual black-tie Diplomatic Reception & Dinner on 10 March 2018 celebrating the founding of the German American Heritage Society of Saint Louis in 1990 at the Racquet Club-St. Louis. TheContinue reading “Quelle receives Freedom Award”
Harry Wolf
Harry Wolf has had quite a life—and boy, does he have a knack for telling stories! Harry grew up in Waterloo, Illinois, leaving home for a stint in the Marines in North Carolina and four years of college in Pennsylvania, but then he came back home, where he has been a key member of theContinue reading “Harry Wolf”
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