German-American Day (German: Deutsch-Amerikanischer Tag) is a holiday in the United States, observed annually on October 6 under Pub. L. 100–104, 101 Stat. 721. [1] It celebrates German-American heritage and commemorates the founding of Germantown, Pennsylvania (now part of Philadelphia), in 1683.

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German-American Heritage Month is celebrated every October to recognize and honor the significant contributions of German immigrants and their descendants to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of the United States.

Educational, social, and historical organizations use October to promote German American Heritage Month through traditional folk customs (Oktoberfest), biographical information (Adolph Coors, Albert Einstein, John Roebling), and other elements related to German-American ties, the German language and culture.

German-American Heritage Month is observed annually during October in the United States to celebrate the contributions and cultural heritage of Americans with German ancestry. It is a time to recognize the profound impact German immigrants and their descendants have had on American society, culture, and history.

2020年10月1日 · German American Heritage Day is October 6. On this day, German Americans settled in Pennsylvania. Oktoberfest is an annual festival that runs in Munich, Germany from September 16 to October 3. They include beer tents, Bavarian music, and people dressing in Bavarian, Germany. The tradition of Christmas trees was brought to the U.S. from Germany.

In 1995 GAJAK recommended that a German-American Heritage Month be established, based on the model of other ethnic groups, such as National Hispanic Heritage Month, Polish-American Heritage Month, Italian-American Heritage Month, and National American Indian Heritage Month.

3 天之前 · Here, you will learn about German American history, stories, and receive several book and video recommendations. You will also find helpful research databases and resources from MC, as well as local and national sources, all dedicated to German American heritage.

2024年10月26日 · October is the perfect time to dive into your German-American heritage. Whether searching for birth records, examining church archives, or analyzing census data, uncovering your German roots is an adventure waiting to unfold. Join us in celebrating German-American Appreciation Month and let’s uncover your ancestors’ stories together!

2024年10月4日 · As the Reading Liederkranz celebrates Oktoberfest we are reminded that the month of October is German Heritage Month. German people began moving to Pennsylvania as early as 1683. Between 1683 and 1783, more than 100,000 German-speaking immigrants from the Palantine, Wurttemberg, and Hesse; the Swiss cantons of Basel, Bern, Zurich; and from ...