German-Texan Heritage Society

Programs: German traditions and heritage events festivals - maifest, oktoberfest and weihnachtsmarkt (christmas market) are traditional german festivals held for the general public in austin, texas. Total attendance exceeded 4,000. Publications - more than five hundred gths journals were delivered quarterly to 400 members, a monthly e-kurier newsletter was sent to approximately 5,000 subscribers and several hundreds of emails regarding cultural heritage events were sent. Gths published eight books on german-texan history and maintains a reference library and german-texan publications available for purchase. A website (www. Germantexan. Org)is maintained with german texan information. Cultural activities - cultural speaker events were scheduled quarterly and an annual open house for austin museum day and is open to the general public on request.

educational classes & meeting german language classes during this past year, over 300 adults attended three sessions of adult classes in 5 levels of instruction in austin and round rock, tx. Over 150 children in the age range from 3 to 14 years were enrolled in classes, three sessions in four levels of instruction in austin, west austin and san antonio. Additionally, there is a summer camp where 20 kids spent 2 weeks in german immersion program. We also hold stammtisch, a lunchtime gathering to

historic preservation & improvements we repair and maintain our historic headquarters building, the german free school built in 1857. It has a texas historical marker as to its historical significance. The building is open for tours. We seek grant funding to continue preserving the building through repairs and safety/security improvements. The free school, built in 1857; as designated by its texas historical marker. The building is open for tours every wednesday and thursday and by appointment.