Hans-Jörg Königsmann to be Honored as 2023 Distinguished German American of the Year
The German-American Heritage Foundation is honored to announce that Hans-Jörg Königsmann, the former Vice President of Flight Reliability and Build at SpaceX, will receive the 2023 Distinguished German American of the Year Award at a formal gala on Saturday, Oct. 7 at The Willard Hotel in Washington, DC.
This award from GAHF recognizes him for his vision, dedication, and technical expertise as a German-trained aerospace engineer which propelled SpaceX from its humble beginnings as a startup to unprecedented heights including the achievement of bringing American astronauts back into space as part of American missions. Please use the link below to register now.
Book Presentation “Magda, Standing” Friday, July 7 from noon-1:30 PM
Presenting a new Young Adult historical novel about a German immigrant family in Pittsburgh in 1916-19: Magda, Standing. Author Christine Fallert Kessides, a local Maryland resident, will introduce the book, do a short reading, and sign copies.
Podcast with Author Ray Kessler
Author Ray Kessler explores the history of German Jewish war veterans, and how the tragic destinies of real-life soldiers and officers have influenced his novel “A Face in the Night” in this podcast.
Lecture with Documentary Filmmaker Paul Glenshaw, May 24 at 6:30 PM
Join us for a free lecture at the GAHM with art expert Paul Glenshaw to learn about the famous painting Washington Crossing the Delaware German American artist Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze.
New Congressional Bill Addressing Wartime Violations of German American Civil Liberties Seeks Supporters
We are pleased to support the Office of U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro (D - Texas) to spread awareness for a new Congressional Bill: the Wartime Violation of German American Civil Liberties Act of 2022.
Karlsruhe Concert Duo to Perform in DC’s United Church on April 13
GAHF invites you to participate in a special concert with two accomplished musicians, Reinhard Armleder & Dagmar Hartmann, from Karlsruhe, Germany on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 6:30 pm.
Cancelled! “Inherit the Truth.” Culture of Remembrance in German-American Encounters with Martin Kaiser, March 3 at 6 PM
IMPORTANT: Event Cancellation
Due to a medical emergency suffered by the speaker, we need to cancel tonight's event. We apologize for the short notice and the inconvenience.