Willkommen!
Thank you for visiting the website of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia. Established in 1968, AHSGR is an international organization dedicated to the discovery, collection, preservation, and dissemination of information related to the history, cultural heritage and genealogy of Germanic settlers in the Russian Empire and their descendants. We have the largest repository of information on Germans from Russia in the Western Hemisphere. All German Russian settlement regions are represented in our library and museum collections.
Welcome from the AHSGR Board Members, Trustees, and Staff!
7 Days until Convention!! - Don't miss the great times! We want to see you in Milwaukee!! Make a memory!
Why go to Milwaukee? Click on the link below....
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/lifestyle/vacation-ideas/things-to-do-in-milwaukee/
It's not too late!! Join us in Milwaukee. Its going to be a fantastic convention. See your old friends and meet new ones too. Come!!
Headquarters will be closed Aug 25th to pack and load the truck for convention, Aug 28 - Sep 1 - Convention(!!) and Sep 4 - Labor Day Holiday
2017 Convention - Milwaukee WI
This year's convention is August 28-31 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. CLICK HERE for the link to the Hotel
The theme is "The Coming Storm." For more details and to register, CLICK HERE
Check in our online store under "Event Tickets". There you will find the tickets for purchase. It is going to be a great convention, one you won't want to miss!!
AHSGR research help is available Mon. 8/21 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - 631 D Street - Reservations are a must! Cost is $7.50 Call 402 474-3363 by noon 8/21
Important News!!
Starting June 1, 2017 AHSGR will implement a new policy of charging a nominal fee to view the Headquarters Museum.There will be NO CHARGE for Members.
Admission fees are as follows:
Members: No charge
Adult Non-Members - $5.00
Students - $3.00
Children under 6: No charge
Village Coordinators of the Month
Every month we feature two of our Village Coordinators and their villages. Our intent is to highlight the work that they do for AHSGR and to give our members an opportunity to become more familiar with the VCs. Click the title or the image to go to the page and get to know your Village Coordinators!
Three new research publications for the village of Messer
now are available in the AHSGR online store.
Follow this link for the Messer Birth Records. Also, see Messer Death Records and Marriage Records
Important!
If you are a current member or have been a member in the past, please do not create a new account. Contact us and we will assist you with a new password!
Call (402) 474-3363 or write to us at ahsgr@ahsgr.org.
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