Museum Closure from Nov. 27 through Nov. 30
Please note that the German-American Heritage Museum will be closed from Nov. 27 through Nov. 30 as we prepare for our toy exhibit, which will officially open on Friday, Nov. 30 at 6:30 pm.
Author: Katja Sipple
Happy Thanksgiving
Dear Members and Friends,
All of us at the GAHM wish you a very happy and relaxing Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends.
Presidential Proclamation for German-American Day 2018
Tomorrow, October 6, is German-American Day 2018! In honor of this occasion, there will be a ceremony at the German-American Friendship Garden in Washington, DC at 10 am.
About Besserwessis, GroKos and Jammerossis – A light-hearted look at German Words of the Year
Written by Emma Pedersen
Every year the Gesellschaft für deutsche Sprache (Association of German Language) selects a Wort des Jahres (Word of the Year).
The German Schrebergarten Tradition
The German Schrebergarten Tradition
Written by Sam Sjoberg
Since the Industrial Revolution, our jobs have moved from the woods to the wood in our desks but we still participate in low-tech activities such as hiking. The Germans are no different.
Herbert Hoover – The first German-American President
Written by Ciaran Lyons
Born August 10, 1874, Herbert Clark Hoover was the first American of German descent to occupy the Oval Office.