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“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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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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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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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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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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While most Americans view Germany in a positive light, the recent study funded by the German Information Center pinpoints areas that concern Americans.
On Saturday May 7, 2o16 Dr. Stefan Buchwald, Minister Counselor at the German Embassy in Washington, D.C. and Director of the German Information Center USA, presented the findings of the study at the German-American Heritage Foundation of the USA®. The presentation generated a lively discussion.