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A Review of our 2024 Gala with Samantha Brown

PBS Travel Host Samantha Brown Honored as Distinguished German American of the Year at Elegant October Gala

If you cannot immediately connect the dots between a teacup and duct tape, you are probably not alone. Guests at GAHF’s 2024 Award Gala at the Pan American Union Building, which serves as the headquarters of the Organization of American States, in the heart of Washington, D.C., discovered that those two items accompany Samantha Brown, this year’s Distinguished German American and globetrotter extraordinaire, everywhere she goes. The teacup holds sentimental value as it reminds her of her family and home, whilst the duct tape is entirely practical in nature, and can fix anything from a broken suitcase to closing hotel room curtains in order to shut out daylight after long hours of travel.

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Please note that the GAHM will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in honor of the federal and national holiday.

The German-American Heritage Foundation of the USA® serves as the national membership association for German American heritage. GAHF cultivates a greater awareness for German-speaking heritage and history through outreach efforts that deepen cultural understanding. 

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2026 National German American Heritage Forum

2026 National German American Heritage Forum

Join us in March of 2026 in beautiful and historic Charleston, South Carolina for a two-day gathering of German/Austrian American organizations and institutions from across the country.
Spring Concert with the Alpine Singers on April 19 from 2-4 pm

Spring Concert with the Alpine Singers on April 19 from 2-4 pm

The popular Alpine Singers will be back at the German-American Heritage Museum with a spring and Easter concert on Saturday, April 19 from 2 - 4 pm.
Sold Out – Exclusive Wine Tasting Evening on March 26

Sold Out – Exclusive Wine Tasting Evening on March 26

Join us for a fun wine tasting event with Wines for Humanity and wine advisor Ed Fischer on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the German-American Heritage Museum in Washington, DC.
Free Webinar: Leaving the U.S. – Financial Planning Tips & Traps

Free Webinar: Leaving the U.S. – Financial Planning Tips & Traps

Please join us for a webinar on Feb. 12 at 7 pm EST focused on the unique personal finance considerations for a U.S. citizen or resident preparing to leave the U.S. permanently. This workshop will be provided by Andrew Fisher and Andrejs Pilajevs from Cerity Partners.
Salute to Vienna Tickets in Five Different Locations

Salute to Vienna Tickets in Five Different Locations

Purchase a pair of "Salute to Vienna" tickets for just $50 ($25 per ticket) at five different locations: Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, New Brunswick, N.J. and Washington, D.C.
Meet & Greet with Samantha Brown at the GAHM on Oct. 25

Meet & Greet with Samantha Brown at the GAHM on Oct. 25

Join us on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 from 6 - 8 pm at the German American Heritage Museum in Washington, DC to meet this year's Distinguished German American of the Year, TV Host and travel expert Samantha Brown, in person.

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