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.
Author: Katja Sipple
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.
German Pop Music Part 3
Written by Jessi-Alex Brandon
Guten Tag miteinander! Wie geht es Ihnen heute? (How are you all doing today?) I hope all of you are doing well despite the drizzly weather we have today and quite possibly for the rest of this week. DC weather, am I right?
GAHM Closure on July 18, 2018
Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 18, 2018, the GAHM will be closed until 4 pm due to filming. We will be hosting the popular Travel Channel show “Mysteries at the Museum”. Please check back for updates and broadcast information.