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Proclamation recognizing October 6th, 2014 as “German-American Day”

Posted on Oct 5, 2014 in events, featured, news

Bill Mintz, representing the German Friendly Society (Blue Shirt), David Mason , representing the German Heritage Society (Tan Coat), Dr....

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2014 Heritage Day Festival

Posted on Sep 17, 2014 in events

Below is a video replay of the day’s presentations To read a transcript of Dr. Mueller Bahlke’s speech on Heritage Day you can...

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Watch the Heritage Day Presentations Live

Posted on Sep 1, 2014 in events, featured

You can watch the events unfold live via Ustream as well as watch it later as we will be recording as well. Live streaming video by...

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2014 Heritage Day Festival

Posted on Jul 24, 2014 in events, featured

2014 Heritage Day Events This year’s Heritage Day events include celebrating the 280th anniversary of our landing in Georgia at 11:00 AM...

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280th Anniversary Landings Day Celebration

Posted on Mar 14, 2014 in events

Come One – Come All and begin the celebration of the 280th anniversary of when our ancestors were exiled from their homes by...

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May 17th Workshop: “Using the Resources of the Loest Library”

Posted on Feb 16, 2014 in events, loest

A genealogy workshop is scheduled Saturday, May 17th, at the New Ebenezer Retreat Center (morning) and in the Loest Library (afternoon). A...

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