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The purpose of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia is to bring together people interested in the history of Germans from Russia. Through a better understanding of Germans from Russia, we will promote a better appreciation of their history and the preservation of their culture through their descendants.
Check out the latest newsletter: Click on newsletter on the left and read all about upcoming events and those that have occurred in the last few months. 2017 Schedule of Events
“Our German Russian Heritage June-August Summer Family Fun – No meetings
“Relive a very memorable time in farming history: Learning about the German Russian Heritage of the Turkey Red Wheat, threshing, customs and culture.” Our chapter will host the Annual All State Meeting in Fairview, Oklahoma on Saturday, September 23 in connection with the Sand Creek Heritage Center & Museum Annual Threshing Bee and National 2-Cylinder Show. The meeting will be held at the Mennonite Brethren Church in Fairview, OK and the Threshing Bee at the Sand Creek Heritage Center & Museum. Please join us at the Threshing Bee 8:00-11:30 then at 12:00 at the Church with the “Potluck” luncheon beginning at 12:30. Please bring meat, salad or vegetable, and dessert. The food can be brought to the church upon arriving in Fairview. Table service and drinks will be provided. The Threshing Bee will include old-time threshing, baling, plowing, steam engines, antique tractors and cars. Sand Creek Heritage Center & Museum’s website www.mchsok.net has a list of all the events held during their 2-day event. The American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR) program will include guest presenters from the Heritage Center speaking on topics from our German Russian Ethnic Culture in the settlement of the Fairview-Okeene area, the Turkey Red Wheat and farming history. The afternoon will also include a special tribute to Milt and Marie Harms, long-time members and contributors to the Central Oklahoma Chapter, who now reside in Fairview. The afternoon meeting ends at 4:15. Please put the event on your calendar and invite friends and especially your family. This is an event the children will enjoy! Look for more detailed information at a later date.
For those interested in spending the night in Fairview, there are special rates for AHSGR Meeting attendees. For more information, please contact Anna Thompson (405) 306-4434. October 21 Harvestfest November 18
Genealogy with focus on Technology | Board Members Chapter President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Recording Secretary Treasurer Standing Committes Historian Membership Delbert Amen (405)751-9029 delbertamen@cox.net Newsletter Editor Scholarship Hospitality Web Admins & Technology Howard Foote hfoote@cox.net Genealogy Research
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