GAHM Closure on March 30
The German-American Heritage Museum will be closed on March 30, 2018 in observance of Good Friday.
Month: March 2018
Easter Customs
Written by Michaela Harrington
From Easter eggs (Ostereier) to the Easter Bunny (der Osterhase), the U.S and the German-speaking world share many Easter traditions. Though one of the most important holidays in the Christian calendar, Easter takes many of its traditions from European pagan religions.
International Women’s Day 2018
Written by Michaela Harrington
Around the world, March 8 is celebrated as International Women’s Day. However, despite the fact that it’s celebrated worldwide, the roots of this holiday can be traced to American socialist activists of the early 20th century.