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The Society for the History of Germans in Maryland
Gathers & Publishes the Journal of German-American History With Materials Pertaining to the History of German Immigration & German Settlements in the Free State. |
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Lancaster Liederkranz
A Pennsylvania German Singing Society & Cultural Club, Established in 1880 to Promote & Perpetuate German Singing, Dancing, Music, Language, Foreign Exchange & Culture |
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Delaware Saengerbund
Founded March of 1853, As a German-American Singing Society, DSB Became an Important Social Club for Arriving German Immigrants. It Also Promotes German Language, Culture, Traditions & Customs. |
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Max Kade Institute
The Institute's Mission is Twofold: 1st, Scholarly Research & Documentation; 2ndly, Outreach to Broader Audience. |
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Arion Gesangverein, Inc.
Founded at Baltimore in 1850, & named after the Greek poet-musician Arion, the society cultivates Germanic music, song & culture through concerts, song festivals & Liederabende |
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Alpenrose German-American Society of York, Penna
From Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein & Switzerland, Includ'g A Few Germanophiles who just like the Germanic culture. They Have a "book fund" At York College for German Language Students |
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German-American National Congress (DANK)
Unites & Cultivates German Heritage, Supports Landmarks, Attends Events, Sponsors Student Exchanges & Publishes Bilingual Newspaper. Has Active Forum! |
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American Austrian Cultural Society
Fosters friendship between US & Austria, supports programs on Austrian arts, science & trade, & is involved with cultural events at the Embassy & about D.C. |
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Rockville Sister City Corporation (RSCC)
Since 1957 RSCC has conducted people-to-people relationships between the citizens of Rockville, MD, & Pinneberg, Germany, operating under the umbrella organization, Sister Cities International |
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The Friends of the H. L. Mencken House
Plans are to secure & operate the Mencken homestead as a living history museum, celebrate holidays & Mencken dates in history plus produce critical thinking, reading & writing programs |
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Washington Sängerbund
From 1851 this chorus has had a long tradition of preserving German music & culture in Washington's Metropolitan area with concerts & musical performances throughout the year |
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German Roots German Genealogy
Resources for German genealogy including Internet research info for Americans of German descent |
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German Emigration Center at Bremerhaven
Where visitors time-travel through the centuries & hear stories of emigrants & their descendants living in America today. Baltimore & Bremerhaven are Sister Cities International partners |
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German-American Heritage Soc. of Greater Washn DC
Meeting in Our Nation's Capital Monthy w/Speakers, Visits Historic Sites & German Restaurants, Holds Summer Picnic, a Weihnachts-feier, & Publishes a Newsletter |
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Baltimore Kickers
This athletic/social club supports a library, billiards, shuffleboard, a pistol range, table tennis, foosball, German language classes & is a general gathering place for both young & old |
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Prospect Hill Cemetery
Founded in 1858 by German immigrants, these cherished resting grounds constitute our National Capital's historic German-American Cemetery |
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Lloyd Street Synagogue at Baltimore
Dedicated in 1845, as 1st synagogue erected in MD & 3rd oldest in US by German-American Jews, it has largest single collection of regional Jewish Americana in the U.S. |
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Zion Church of the Baltimore City
For more than 250 yrs Zion has been a beacon for immigrants seek’g a spiritual home. It may well be the oldest American Lutheran Church with an unbroken ministry in both German & English |
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The United Church - Die Vereinigte Kirche
German-language ministry in Foggy Bottom, DC, providing opportunities for worship, Bible study & fellowship in the German language & culture |
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Swiss Club of Washington DC
Since 1923, serving those of Swiss heritage & friends of Switzerland, in or near the Nation's Capital, with interests in culture & history |
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German Language Meetup Groups
A very popular list of social groups situated within 100 miles of the Baltimore-Washington corridor |
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German Marylanders
Possessing a delightful blend of the past & present, this German Marylanders site offers a unique glimpse of the past while also listing current site activities |
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Goethe Institut - Washington DC
Providing ongoing events & virtual information highlighting current issues from the perspective of Germany & the United States. Unless stated otherwise their events are open to the public |
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Evergreen Club
Originally the "Heimatbund" (Homeland Society) its 44 acres in Ruscombmanor Twp PA supports soccer, a bier garten & the "Auerhahn Schuhplattlers" |
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Tidewater German-American Society of Newport News
Located in the Hampton Roads area this heritage & culture club knows what kameraderie is all about |
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Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society
Founded in 1982 to stimulate & facilitate research on Germanic ancestors who settled in the Mid-Atlantic region over the past four hundred years, MAGS meets bi-annually at sites around the region |
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German Austrian & Swiss Hat Forum
A unique site devoted to identifying the history of German & Austrian hats of all styles, makes & models. Both text & images are well researched & professionally presented |
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German American Heritage Museum - Washington DC
Opened during March of 2010, in what now constitutes the Chinatown district, this museum hopes to become a gathering place for German-American interaction |
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United Evengelical Church of Canton MD
Established during the 19th century by German immigrants to the Port of Baltimore the congregatoin holds to its ethnic roots with observances throughout the year |
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Canstatter Volkfest Verein of Philadelphia
Founded in 1873, they are one of the oldest & largest German-American cultural organizations in Philadelphia. Committed to charity community service, the CVV funds many worthy causes |
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Die Sauerkrautrunde
A German-language amateur radio net Hd. Qtr'd in Fort Washington MD, & affectionately called the sauerkraut net, it includes hams from the USA, Canada, Panama, Mexico & South America |
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United German Hungarian Club of Philadelphia
Formed in 1910 as the Banater Männerchor, today UGHC members meet, socialize, play sports & enjoy a rich heritage. Traditional & Contemporary culture thrive together |
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Baltimore-Bremerhaven Sister Cities Committee
Begun in 2007, the Committee sponsors various educational, cultural & business activities. They meet at 5:30 pm every 3rd Tuesday at City Hall in Baltimore |
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Christ Lutheran Church in Stevensville, MD
Offering 9 am traditional liturgy service in the German language on Kent Island beginning on August 7th 2011 & continuing every first Sunday of the month |
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German European American Society of Norfolk VA
Since 1971 the goal has been to preserve & promote German culture, heritage & customs by hosting faschings pot luck suppers, picnics, trips, Oktoberfests, etc. |
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Paul H. Nitze Sch of Adv'd International Studies
Building leadership in all professional fields: core functional disciplines, such as strategic studies & international development; strong emphasis on international economics |
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Swiss Rifles of Washington DC
Since 1994, an officially recognized Swiss Army club where Swiss abroad can maintain their target-shooting skills in the yearly program required of all Swiss men of army age |
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Palatines to America - Pennsylvania Chapter
Promote the study of Germanic immigration to North America & publishing information of general interest, & to provide a means by which members can exchange information and share research. |
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Pennsylvania German Society
Founded 1891, the nonprofit PA German Society, an educational organization studies Pennsylvania German peoples & their 325+ year history in America. preserve, advance & disseminate knowledge. |
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Schlaraffia Washingtonia
Est. in 1859 at Prague, this special German-speaking group shares its wise eagle owl knowledge, art, satire, humor & kameraderie at Washington, DC. Ye Ought Not Take Thyself Too Seriously |
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German-American Day at McDaniel College
An educational day for middle and high school students from Maryland and the surrounding areas to celebrate German language, history and culture. It has been celebrated since 1995. |
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German Heritage Society - Susquehanna Valley
Founded as a non-profit, GHSSV Strives to Preserve, Promote & Celebrate the German Heritage, History & Culture of the Susquehanna Valley. It Conducts a Variety of Yearly Activities |
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Baltimore Immigration Project
Since 1992 the group has been looking for ways to explore, document & preserve the heritage of America's 2nd leading immigrant port of entry using a wide range of initiatives - temporarily offline |
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Columbia Schuetzenverein
A distinctive history of promot’g schuetzen-style single shot rifle shooting with three weekend fests using 14 shooting positions all under weather cover using 50 to 300 yard permanent target frames |
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Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster Co. PA
Since 1966, endowing tomorrow with the legacy of yesterday & believng that preservation pays its own way & enriches lives |
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Washingtonia Schuhplattler
Performing traditional Bavarian dances since 1923 & founding members of both the Association of German-American Societies of Greater Washington (AGAS) & the Gauverband Nordamerika, Inc. |
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Swiss Rifles of Washington DC
An offically recognized Swiss Army club where Swiss abroad maintain target-shooting skills & participate in a yearly program required of all Swiss-men of army age. |
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Bavarian Brauhaus
Located at 7304 Pkwy Dr S, Hanover, MD 21076 Eating And Drinking Holds Body And Soul Together |
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Vereinigung Erzgebirge of Bucks Co., PA
Founded in 1931 by immigrants from Erzgebirge region of eastern Germany. 68 acres with clubhouse, Ratskeller, outdoor patio, canteen, picnic grove, Olympic-sized swim pool, soccer field & more. |
