Thanksgiving 2019
A very happy Thanksgiving from all of us at GAHF to you, your families, and your friends. We hope that you can enjoy some special time together on Thanksgiving and throughout the year.
Category: General
October is not too late for Oktoberfests 2019
Written by Kelsey Cartelli
We have officially left summer behind. But before it’s time to put up those Halloween decorations, there’s one can’t-miss-festival on the horizon: Oktoberfest!
Museum Closure on Friday, Oct. 11
Please note that the GAHM will be closed due to illness on Friday, Oct. 11. We are currently very short-staffed, and apologize for any inconvenience.
Presidential Proclamation for German-American Day Oct. 6, 2019
Tomorrow, October 6, is German-American Day 2019! In honor of this occasion, there will be a ceremony at the German-American Friendship Garden at 1600 Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC at 10 am.
“Culinary Customs” Recipe Collection Now Available!
Our collection of weekly recipes that were posted to our Facebook page during the extent of our “Culinary Customs: A Taste of Germany” exhibit is now available in PDF form! Click the link embedded in this post to open and download your own mini recipe book!
GAHM Travel Guide: 20 Must-See German Summer Festivals!
Written by Blythe Romano
Now that summer has begun, Germany’s festival season is in full swing. With live music, food, drinks, German history, and more, these events have it all! If you’re planning a trip to Germany this summer or at any point in the future, here’s our comprehensive list of festival recommendations.