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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-American heritage and history through outreach efforts that deepen cultural understanding. 

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Gov. Jerry Brown – 2022 Distinguished German-American of the Year

Photos from the Luncheon honoring Gov. Jerry Brown as the 2022 Distinguished German-American of the Year in Sacramento, Calif. on Oct. 5 are now available. Please click here to view all images.

We thank all of our sponsors and guests who made this wonderful event possible. 

Sage Strategies LLC  |  Hardy von Auenmüller & Friends

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Frederick Hansen| Bill Holly | Christiane Schmidt | James Werth

Waltraud Prechter, World Heritage Foundation & Pacific Singing Society

New Congressional Bill Addressing Wartime Violations of German American Civil Liberties Seeks Supporters

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

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

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.   
Die Feuerzangenbowle – Film Screening on Feb. 10

Die Feuerzangenbowle – Film Screening on Feb. 10

Die Feuerzangenbowle - Classic Film with Heinz Rühmann
Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, 7pm - 9pm
Join us for our third showing of this cult classic film directed by Helmut Weiss, based on the book with the same name, which is traditionally watched during the winter months in Germany.
Washington, DC’s German Roots

Washington, DC’s German Roots

The iconic U.S. Capitol is instantly recognizable, but did you know that the unique dome was the work of German American architects August G. Schoenborn and Thomas U. Walter? Join us on a fascinating journey of discovery through Washington, DC and its German past!
Debut Author Ray Kessler Introduces “A Face in the Night” at the GAHM on Dec. 3   

Debut Author Ray Kessler Introduces “A Face in the Night” at the GAHM on Dec. 3   

Please join us on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 5 pm EST for a special book launch party of A Face in the Nighta historical novel with a supernatural twist, by and with author Ray Kessler at the German-American Heritage Museum in Washington, DC.

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The German-American Heritage Foundation (aka United German-American Committee of the USA, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN 23-2033554), and donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Please remember GAHF in your estate plans.


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