AHSGR’S BUNNOCK DAY AND LAUNCH OF SOUTH BOTTOMS HISTORIC TOURS
Visit AHSGR’s campus in the Historic South Bottoms District in Lincoln, Nebraska, for a day of fun and learning! Try your hand at the classic German-Russian game, Bunnock, and go on our new walking tour of the historic neighborhood and learn about the influence of German-Russian immigrants in its development. Enjoy light refreshments, guided tours of campus, and instruction in the game of Bunnock.
Cost: Suggested Donation
Sunday, December 8, 2019
Open House
2:01 pm to 4:00 pm
631 D Street
American Historical Society of Germans from Russia is holding an open house concurrent to LLCGS education session.
Monday, April 29, 2019
Scandinavian Runic Stones
6:30 pm
First Lutheran Church, 1551 South 70th Street, Lincoln, NE
What are runes and what does runic writing teach us about our Scandinavian ancestry?
Norden Club will host a special evening program on Scandinavian Runic Stones presented by Loraine Jensen, founder of the American Association for Runic Studies.
This presentation will provide an overview of the thousands of runestones existing today.
The event is free and open to the public.
For further information contact delstites@gmail.com
Pastor Katherine Woolf will provide the German dialogue and lead the German singing. Pastor Woolf is a graduate of UNL and of Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, IA. She also studied for a year at the Augustana Hochschule in Germany.
Rt Rev. Michael Melchizedek Obl. OSB will deliver the message.
Cookies and drinks follow the service.
Friedens Church 402-476-3888,
or visit our facebook page: facebook.com/friedenslincoln
Friday, November 30, 2018
The NORDEN CLUB's Annual Smorgasbord - Reservations
Hillcrest Country Club; 9401 O St., Lincoln, NE
Join the NORDEN CLUB for the Annual Smorgasbord Dinner & Program
The public is welcome!
Norway is our featured country this year.
The Norden Club of Lincoln is for Americans of Scandinavian heritage (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland).
Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 Noon-3:30 p.m.; Hillcrest Country Club; 9401 O St., Lincoln, NE
12:00 Noon - Social Hour with Hors d'oeuvres, Cash Bar, Photographs and Silent Auction
1:00 p.m. Authentic Smorgasbord & Program: Christmas in Norway
Seating is limited. Reservation deadline is Friday November 30 .
Members = $35; Nonmembers = $45; Children 5-15 years = $15, under 5 Free.
Mail Names of Attendees & Check to: Norden Club; 5015 NW 7th St, Lincoln, NE 68521
Pastor Katherine Woolf will provide the German dialogue and lead the German singing. Pastor Woolf is a graduate of UNL and of Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, IA. She also studied for a year at the Augustana Hochschule in Germany. There will also be some small groups singing German songs.
Cookies and drinks follow the service. Contact us with any questions at 402-476-3888,
Visit our websitefriedens.org or like us on Facebook.
Monday, November 27, 2017
Reservation Deadline for Scandinavian Smorgasbord Dec 11th
Hillcrest Country Club 9401 O St., Lincoln, NE
Denmark is our featured country this year.
The Norden Club of Lincoln was founded by and for Americans of Scandinavian heritage (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden).
5:30 p.m. Social Hour with Hors d'oeuvres and Cash Bar
6:30 p.m. Authentic Scandinavian Dinner & Program
Program “Grandmother Elderberry”, A Fairy Tale byHans Christian Andersen – Norden Members
Santa Claus and Danish Nisse and The Norden Jul Choir
Norden Club Foundation Silent Auction of Scendinavian Items
Reservation deadline is Nov. 27
Members = $35; Nonmembers = $40; Children 5-15 years = $15, under 5 Free.
Mail Names of Attendees & Check to: Norden Club, 5621 Bison Ct., Lincoln, NE 68516
For more information call: 402-421-7142
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Traditional Welsh Music Presentation
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Southeast Community College, 8800 O St., Rm 103
Everyone Welcome. Family Freindly.
Traditional Welsh Music by Moch Pryderi, Song Leader Joe Corbin.
St. David's Welsh Society of Nebraska
Ph: 402-742-0477, Public event. Free. No Reservations.
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Dedication of Ponca Chief Standing Bear Sculpture
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Centennial Mall North
Dedication Ceremony to unveil sculpture of Ponca Chief Standing Bear on Lincoln, Nebraska's Centennial Mall.
Dedication is to be on Northern section of Centennial Mall near the UNL Journalism building and south of the Nebraska State Histroical Society Library. A good opportunity to explore Nebraska History and the "Trail of Tears"
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Summer Czech Jubilee Ice Cream Social
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Christ United Methodist Church, 4530 A Street, Lincoln, NE
Honored Guest: Anne Callahan, celebrating her 97th birthday. Anne was born in a small village south of Prague, Czech Republic July 19, 1920. Longtim member and officer The Nebraska Czechs of Lincoln.
Public is invited.
Saturday, March 18, 2017
St. David's Society Welsh Family Fun Day
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Nebraska History Museum, 131 Centennial Mall North, Lincoln NE
1 p.m. Welsh Society Annual Meeting
1:30 p.m. Presentation From Malibu to the Gorsedd by Martha Davies
Lincoln Debut of People of the Prairie: the Welsh in Nebraska
2-4 p.m. Tales From Wales Family Fun Day featuring Welsh crafts, music, Informational displays and Welsh tea and tea cakes.
Pastor Katherine Woolf will provide the German dialogue and lead the German singing. She is a graduate of UNL and of Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, IA and studied for a year at the Augustana Hochschule in Germany. There will also be singing groups sharing German songs. Cookies and drinks follow the service. Contact us with any questions at 402-476-3888, visit our websitefriedens.org or like us on Facebook
Monday, November 21, 2016
December 5 Scandinavian Smorgasbord
The NORDEN CLUB presents the
Annual Smorgasbord Dinner & Program
Sweden is our featured country this year.
The Norden Club of Lincoln was founded in 1947 by and for Americans of Scandinavian heritage (Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden).
The public is welcome!
Monday, Dec. 5, 2016 5:30-9:00 p.m.
Hillcrest Country Club, 9401 O St., Lincoln, NE
5:30 p.m. Social Hour with Hors d'oeuvres and Cash Bar
6:30 p.m. Authentic Scandinavian Dinner & Program
Program Hosts: Del & Ingrid Stites
“Santa Lucia Pageant” and The Norden Jul Choir
Swedish Folk Dancing with Kate McBride & Craig Shogren
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 6001 A Street Lincoln
German American Heritage Society meeting:
Sunday, September 11: “100 Years Ago: Germany and World War I” . Researcher Bill Prange will discuss Germany’s role in the war’s beginning in 1914, ending in Germany’s defeat in 1918, along with the roles of the Prussian military and the German Emperor William II.at 7:00 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 6001 “A” Street (use east entrance).
NOTE NEW MEETING PLACE! The program is sponsored by the German-American Heritage Society of Lincoln and is open to the public without charge. Contact 402-435-4052 for more information.
Friday, August 5, 2016 through Sunday, August 7, 2016
Yulia Evans who teaches German classes at East High School in Lincoln will lead a presentation on German Castles. Her student teacher Kaylee Barber, a graduate student at UNL, along with an East High student will assist in sharing information that their classes have discovered in researching the topic of German Castles.
The Heritage group meets for a potluck meal at 5:30 followed by a brief business meeting and a German language lesson. The program on castles will begin at 7:00pm. For more information, call 402 416 9139.
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Denton Community Historical Society TEA
Denton Community Center, Denton Ne
Yesterday's Dolls, Today's Treasures is the theme of a fundraising event of the Denton Community Historical Society. The Tea begins at noon on Saturday, April 16 and tickets are available @ $10.00 by contacting Lavonne Uffleman (402) 423-7728 or luv1lu@aol.com
Note her email address includes the numeral 1 after luv (If problems with reaching Lavonne, please contact Judi Cook @ judiology@icloud.com)
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Czech History Harvest
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Wilber Cultural Center Wilber, NE
Czech History Harvest seeks student volunteers
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln History Harvest project, along with the Nebraska State Historical Society, will host its third History Harvest on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Wilber Cultural Center in downtown Wilber, NE.
The History Harvest at UNL is an innovative project that will bring together history students with the Czech community in Nebraska to make historical sources that are currently in people’s attics, basements, and closets available for teachers and scholars. History Harvest participants will be able to share stories behind their artifacts and share their personal stories about Czech Nebraska’s past. Anyone with materials that can add to Nebraska’s Czech history is invited to participate in this free event. Please bring materials that include, but are not limited to, diaries, photographs, letters, maps, images, war memorabilia, and other family/cultural heirlooms. During the event, students will not keep the treasured items; instead, they will digitally document them with community help. Following the harvest, the students working on the project will digitize the Czech Nebraska history materials and make them available in a shared web-based archive for schools, universities, and interested citizens.On the day of the event, there will be street parking available.
For more information about the History Harvest, contact the Department of History and Czech Program, University of Nebraska-Lincoln or email Jacob K. Friefeld at jkfriefeld@huskers.unl.edu or Hana Waisserova at hwaisserova2@unl.edu.
Grimm's Tales and Their Influence on American Literature
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
St. Andrews Lutheran Church near 70th and Vine
The German authors of Grimm's Tales set about to emphasize the values of their culture including behavior expected of children. This resulted in cautionary tales that depict gruesome punishment for bad behaviore. Come and learn more about German heritage reflected in American literature.
For more information, call 402 483 1239.
Sunday, March 6, 2016
"Get Your Jig On!" - St. Patrick's Dance Event
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Auld Pavilion, 1650 Memorial Dr. in Antelope Park (29th and A Sts.), Lincoln, NE
The Lincoln Irish Dancers will host their 18th Annual Spring Irish Social Dance or “Ceili” (KAY-lee)
5:30- 6 pm - Free workshop basic Irish dance steps. No experience is necessary.
6:30- 9 pm – Irish dancing with music by the Rivertown String Band, Omaha.
Free snacks and a raffle of Irish items.
Coloring Corner for kids. All children under 12 receive a free gift bag.
All ages are welcome. Family friendly activity.
Tickets at the door: $10 for adults, $5 for students, with a Family cap of $30. Cash or checks welcome, sorry, no credit cards.
Join the German American Heritage group to hear a presentation by Dr. JoAnn Fuess, professor of Germanic studies at Nebraska Wesleyan. Dr. Fuess will provide insights into the cultural content of films created in Germany since reunification.
Frieden’s interim pastor, Vicar Katherine Woolf, will be providing the German dialogue and leading the German singing. She is a graduate of UNL and of Wartburg Theological Seminary, in Dubuque, IA. She studied for a year at the Augustana Hochschule in Germany.
Cookies and drinks will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the service.
Please contact the Friedens Church office if you have any questions, 402-476-3888 or visit our websitefriedens.org
Monday, December 7, 2015
Registration Deadline for Annual Smorgasboard - Norden Club of Lincoln
The Falls Reception Hall, 5924 Adams St., Lincoln, NE
The Norden Club of Lincoln will hold its
annual Scandinavian Christmas Smorgasbord
Monday, December 14, 2015
at The Falls Reception Hall, 5924 Adams St., Lincoln, NE.
5:30 PM Social Hour and Hors d’oeuvres with harp music by Heidi Beran
6:30 PM Norwegian Smorgasbord
Program: The Heritage and Traditions of Norway
The Norden Club of Lincoln has been holding a traditional Smorgasbord since the group was founded in 1947.
The event is $25.00 per person; $11 for children 10 years and under.
Advance Reservations only. Deadline Monday, December 7, 2015.
Mail your check to: The Norden Club, c/o Terri Heckman,5621 Bison Ct., Lincoln, NE 68516.
For more information call Terri @ 402-421-7142.
What better way to celebrate the holidays than to join the Scandinavians for this festive holiday event. Space is limited so place your reservation today!!
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Traveling to Germany Via Google Earth
7:00 pm
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church 1015 Lancaster Lane
USING GOOGLE EARTH TO VIRTUALLY VISIT GERMAN REGIONS
A program sponsored by the German-American Heritage Society of Lincoln will given utilizing Google Earth to “visit” selected sites in Germany. People attending the program may suggest locations they would like to see depicted by Google Earth images. The presentation will take place Sunday, November 8, 7:00 p.m., St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church (use back door), 1015 Lancaster Lane. The programs are open to all interested persons without charge. Questions to Judi Cook 402 483 1239.
Monday, September 28, 2015
Scandinavian Norden Club of Lincoln
6:30 pm
First Lutheran Church, 1551 S 70th St., Lincoln, NE
Do you have Scandinavian Heritage?
The Norden Club of Lincoln promotes fellowship among
Scandinavian-Americans and their descendants.
The group meets four times a year to preserve the cultural heritage of
Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.
Come meet others for a dinner and program.
Cost for dinner is $16 per person.
Reservations required by Wednesday, Sept 23.
Call Dorothy Ekblad 402-488-6313.
Give us a try. You'll be glad you did.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Lincoln in Black and White
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Malone Center, 2032 U St. Lincoln
7:-9 pm, Malone Community Center, 2032 U Street, Lincoln NE
Lincoln in Black & White: Community History through the Photographs of John Johnson (Photos taken from 1910-1925). Presentation by Edward Zimmer, historic preservation planner, Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Department.
Reservations Due for Scandinavian Norden Club of Lincoln Dinner, May 18
First Lutheran Church, 1551 S 70th St., Lincoln, NE
Do you have Scandinavian Heritage?
The Norden Club of Lincoln promotes fellowship among
Scandinavian-Americans and their descendants.
The group meets four times a year to preserve the cultural heritage of
Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.
Monday, May 18, 6 pm Come meet others for a dinner and program.
Cost for dinner is $16 per person.
Reservations required by Wednesday, May 13.
Call Dorothy Ekblad 402-488-6313 or Leona Bellinger 402-484-7123.
Give us a try. You'll be glad you did.
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Letters from Mecklenberg
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church 1015 Lancaster Lane, Lincoln
"Growing up in Garwitz, in the 1880's". Wilbur Haas will provide selections from letters of a young German-American immigrant to his fiancee, describing his childhood in a small town on the Elde (not Elbe!) river in Mecklenburg, where his father was pastor, and his siblings sometimes got into trouble. Some comparison with his mother's memoir covering the same events will be discussed. Enjoy these letters preserved for years by Wil's family..
Location: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 1015 Lancaster Lane (use rear door). Program is sponsored by the German-American Heritage Society of Lincoln and is open to the public without charge. Contact 402.416.9139 for more information.
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Denton Historical Society Tea
12:00 pm
Denton Community Center, Denton Ne
Denton Community Historical Society Fund Raising Tea
Wedding Reception Tea
"Here Comes The Bride"
April 11, 2015 12:00 Noon - Please save the date!
At the Denton Community Center—Denton, Nebraska
Cost $10.00
Come enjoy the food, tea and friends.
Decades of wedding dresses and cake toppers will be on display.
Pictures and Wedding accessories will also be displayed.
For Tickets, please contact or Call—La Vonne Uffelman at 402-423-7728
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Reservations Due for Monday, Mar 16 Scandinavian Norden Club of Lincoln Dinner
6:30 pm
First Lutheran Church, 1551 S 70th St., Lincoln, NE
Do you have Scandinavian Heritage?
The Norden Club of Lincoln promotes fellowship among
Scandinavian-Americans and their descendants.
The group meets four times a year to preserve the cultural heritage of
Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.
Come meet others for a dinner and program.
Guest speaker Swedish Neb Univ Volleyball star, Cecilia Hall
Cost for dinner is $16 per person.
Reservations required by Wednesday, Mar 11.
Call Phyllis Ericson 402-499-6594.
Give us a try. You'll be glad you did.
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Angela Merkel: The Enigma
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church 1015 Lancaster Lane
7:00 pm. "Angela Merkel: The Enigma" an opportunity to learn more about the current German Chancellor and topic of numerous news items. Speaker: Prof. H. Peter Reinkordt, Doane College. Location: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 1015 Lancaster Lane (use rear door). Program is sponsored by the German-American Heritage Society of Lincoln and is open to the public without charge. Contact 402.416.9139 for more information.
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Friedens Advent Service in German
2:00 pm
Friedens Ev. Lutheran Church, 540 D Street, Lincoln
GERMAN ADVENT CHRISTMAS VESPERS Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. Friedens Ev. Lutheran Church, 540 D Street, Lincoln. Seasonal music and spoken word in English and German. Special soloist will be Dr. Pfaltzgraff, Associate Professor of Music, Wartburg College, Iowa. This family event welcomes everyone who enjoys listening to and singing seasonal German music. Refreshments served. Free. Contact the church office with any questions, 402-476-3888.
5:30 PM Social Hour and Hors d’oeuvres with live music by Greenblatt & Seay
6:30 PM Danish Smorgasbord and music
Program: Tales from Hans Christian Andersen, by Lisa Kramme
The Norden Club of Lincoln has been holding a traditional Smorgasbord since the group was founded in 1947. Returning by popular demand this year, is the musical group Greenblatt & Seay.
Nebraska scholar, Lisa Kramme always delights her audience as she presents some of the Tales from Hans Christian Andersen, the beloved Danish author.
The event is $22.00 per person; $11 for children 10 years and under.
Advance Reservations only. Deadline Monday, December 1, 2014.
Mail your check to: The Norden Club, c/o Terri Heckman,5621 Bison Ct., Lincoln, NE 68516.
For more information call Terri @ 402-421-7142.
What better way to celebrate the holidays than to join the Scandinavians for this festive holiday event. Space is limited so place your reservation today!!
Saturday, September 27, 2014 through Sunday, September 28, 2014
McPherson Scottish Festival
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Lakeside Park, McPherson, Kansas
Scottish Clan Tents and Genealogy
16 venues of family fun realted to Celtic ancestry
Ancient Highland Games, Music, Dancing, Scottish food
for more information go to visitmcpherson.com or cal 1 800 324 8022
Monday, September 15, 2014
Norden Club Dinner Meeting
6:30 pm
First Lutheran Church, 1551 So 70th St., Lincoln, NE
Do you have Scandinavian Heritage?
The Norden Club of Lincoln promotes fellowship among
Scandinavian-Americans and their descendants.
The group meets four times a year to preserve the cultural heritage of
Scandinavia countries, including Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.
Come meet others as we gather for a dinner and program.
Cost for dinner is $16 per person.
Reservations required by Wednesday, Sept 10.
Call Dorothy Ekblad 402-488-6313 or Leona Bellinger 402-484-7123.
Whether your Germanic ancestors were recent immigrants or came to the colonies, sooner or later you will want to “cross the pond” to progress in your genealogy. We will discuss various sources and techniques to help you over your historical hurdles and discover your ancestral village of origin.
Library: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) Location: Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 Registration Ends: 9/14/2014 at 1:45 PM Contact:Martha Grenzeback Contact Number: 402-444-4826 Presenter: Gail Blankenau
Friday, September 12, 2014 through Friday, September 12, 2014
Deadline for Registering for the 2014 Mid-America Scandinavian Tour
6:30 am to 6:30 pm
Minnesota and Iowa Sites
Join the Mid-American Scandinavian Tour
October 6-10
Sponsored by the Norden Club of Lincoln
Do you have Scandinavian Heritage? Then this tour is for you.
This tour includes the bus trip of over 1000 miles, hotel accommodations for four nights, five meals in addition to the hotel continental breakfasts. Entrance costs of museums, tax and gratuities are included in the price.
The cost of the entire package is $675 (double occupancy) or $864 (single occupancy) at the hotels.
Send in your reservation early to assure a place on the bus which has a limited number of seats.
A $100 deposit will guarantee your place and will be refunded in full prior to September 15 if you wish to cancel or if the trip is cancelled.
Click on Registration Brochure below for more information.
Monday, July 7, 2014 through Thursday, June 12, 2014
45th Annual AHSGR Convention
8:00 am
Cornhusker Hotel 333 S 13th Street Lincoln
45th International AHSGR Convention
Lincoln, Nebraska
July 7-12, 2014
Cornhusker Hotel 333 S. 13th St. Lincoln and AHSGR American Historical Society of Germans from Russia headquarters 631 D Street, Lincoln Ne. For more information phone 402 474 3363, email ahsgr@ahsgr.org or check the website at
http://www.ahsgr.org
KEEPING OUR LEGACY ALIVE
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Elmwood Park Pavillion, south of Univ. of Omaha campus, Omaha, NE
Live music, folk dancing, Abba sing along, story telling, Nordic food to buy, face painting, making troll ears, crafts for sale. Questions email: delstites@gmail.com
Saturday, March 15, 2014
History Harvest a Digitizing opportunity
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Nebraska History Museum
March 15th– History Harvest – The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Third Annual History Harvest - 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Share your historic resources and have them digitized. For more information contact the UNL Dept. of History at 402-472-2414 or email Will Thomas at wthomas4@unl.edu. For questions the day of the event call the Nebraska History Museum, 402-471-4782. History Harvest website: http://go.unl.edu/xwci
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Tet Festival The Year of the Horse
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sheldon Art Museum
Free event to celebrate the Asian New Year at the Sheldon Museum of Art 12 th & R Sts. 2:00-5:00PM
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Annual German Advent and Christmas Vesper Service
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church
Annual German Advent and Christmas Vesper Service
Sunday, December 15, 2013, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church
540 “D” Street, Lincoln, Nebraska
Leading the German portion will be The Rev. Frank Kerkemeyer,
Chaplain at Good Samaritan Society in Millard, NE
Leading the English portion will be
The Rev. Howard Rasmussen, Pastor at Friedens
Special Guest Soloist is Dr. Brian Pfaltzgraff,
Associate Professor of Music, Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa.
Refreshments to follow the service in the Fellowship Hall.
Monday, December 9, 2013
Annual Smorgasboard - Norden Club of Lincoln
5:30 pm
The Falls Reception Hall [5960 Adams, Lincoln, NE]
5:30 PM for social hour and hors d’oeuvres with live music by Greenblatt & Seay
7:00 PM Swedish Smorgasbord
The Norden Club founded in 1947 has celebrated this Christmas Event with its ethnic foods and music since its origin. The year’s program will be hosted by the Swedes.
After dinner, Greenblatt & Seay will presenting a musical program followed by the celebration of the Santa Lucia Pageant, a tradition that has been carried on for centuries.
The event cost is $20.00 per person, and reservations have to be made in advance before the deadline of November 30, 2013. For reservations, contact: Karen Zins @ 402 421-6003 or Ron or Jackie Johnson @ 402 488-3137.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Omaha Tornado (1913)
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Nebraska State Historical Society Museum Auditorium
