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Hollywood goes to IOWA

The German-American Heritage Center will be hosting GAHMUSA’s own exhibit 100 years of Hollywood – The Laemmle Effect.  The exhibit will open on July 24th and will run until October 30th.  During the time of the exhibit the Center will be hosting a series of activities which include: a presentation by Deborah Fletcher Blum ” Films, History, Hollywood and Judaism: Carl Laemmle German-American Film Pioneer, German-Jewish Immigrant and WWII Humanitarian”;  the German’s in Hollywood Lecture Series; and a kids Short Filmmaking workshop.

We hope our GAHF members will visit the German-American Heritage Center and enjoy the many events associated with this historic exhibit.

Luther trip moves to 2017

“In the steps of Luther”,  the GAHF member trip has changed its date.   Delays in finishing the refurbishing of key buildings of the Luther trip have led to the decision of moving the trip to 2017.  We are excited about the interest shown by our members and hope that if you have not registered can do so.

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The 3rd Annual Heritage Month

GAHM Joins Nation-Wide Effort to Highlight Immigrant Impact on History and Future of America

WASHINGTON, DC – Today the German-American Heritage Museum of the USA™ announced its support of the third-annual Immigrant Heritage Month, an initiative to partner community organizations, elected officials, corporations, artists, and thought leaders to gather and share inspirational stories of American immigrants.

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Embassy Adoption Program at GAHM

The Embassy Adoption Program brings local students to the GAHM!

A city-wide initiative that pairs DC fifth- and sixth-graders with embassies across Washington, DC, students from Ms. Chambers and Ms. Kirk’s fifth-grade class at Powell Bilingual Elementary School in NW visited the GAHM today as part of their year-long partnership with the Embassy Adoption Program and the German Embassy.

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In Praise of a Pencil draws school children

The GAHF celebrates Museum Education Day with Seaton Elementary School!

As part of the museum’s efforts to expand outreach to local schools and to provide students with enriching cultural and educational opportunities, the GAHF welcomed Mr. Coward’s and Ms. Richards’s fifth-grade classes to the GAHF for a day of fun and learning. This program,  sponsored by Staedler,  is the first outreach to neighborhood schools within the context of the current exhibit ” “In Praise of the Pencil”.  

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GAHF present at EU Open House

Hundreds learn about the GAHF at Annual EU Open House!

An ever more popular tradition in DC now celebrating 10 years, the EU Open House: Passport to Europe welcomed thousands of visitors to the embassies of the European Union. Opening their doors to the public on Saturday, May 14th, the German Embassy greeted thousands of visitors for a unique chance to learn about German and French culture. Taking part in the celebrations, the GAHF and other local German-American organizations added to the cultural program to share their connection to Germany. Highlights of the event included performances by the Washington Saengerbund and school groups as well as a German beer garden with authentic food and drink.

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