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1 347 Main Stree, Oley, PA. 19547 1-800-776-3298 (610) 987-3298 2 224 S. 3rd St. Lemoyne, PA (717) 763-7616 3 This is a source for various educational and cultural resources. 4 lyrics and music to various German songs 5 German Life is a bi-monthly magazine written for all interested in the diversity of German culture, past and present, and in the various ways that North America has been shaped by its German element. 6 The Gauverband Nordamerika is an umbrella organization for many of the Schuhplattler (type of dance style) Vereine (clubs) in the United States and Canada 7 5252 E. Trindle Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 8 The White Rose Polka Dancers Association holds their dances the first Saturday of each month at the Emigsville Fire Hall. Call Andy Emsweiler 717-244-3436 for more information. See "club events / Polka Dances" for a complete dance schedule. 9 Brigermann sells German books, primarily that are not available in this country. They deal with plush toys, dolls, metal toys, automobiles, etc.
10 The German Corner (The German-American Homeport) contains information on shopping, festivals & events, discussion groups, a cooks pantry, classified & personal ads, and much more. 11 Website serving the German - interest community in metro New York. 12 The Society for German-American Studies’ encourages the study of, and promotes research in the history, culture, folklore, genealogy, language, literature, and the creative arts of the German elements in North America13 Founded in 1891, the Pennsylvania German Society is a nonprofit, educational organization devoted to the study of the Pennsylvania German people and their 300-year history in America. For anyone interested in helping to preserve, advance, and disseminate knowledge of the culture of the Pennsylvania Germans, often known as "the Pennsylvania Dutch." 14 Located at Central Market, 34 West Philadelphia Street, York PA. Proprietors members William Mueller & Randy Troup (tel. 717-968-4399). Hours of operation: Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 15 Located at 400 North George Street, York PA. Proprietor Carl Spangler, son of members Al & Gerdie Spangler. German Dinners are held bi-monthly. See "club events/German Dinners for additional information" 16 I am Vera Miller, author of "In Search of a Childhood Song," which I have written about my German mother's 1946 escape from communist Silesia to West Germany. The borders were changed in 1945 as per the agreement made at the Yalta Conference. Silesia was part of the border change from Germany to Poland. My mother escaped with a friend at age 19 with the help of a Catholic priest from her church.The book includes the modern day unraveling of the story from my mother and other living relatives followed by their experiences mostly from the 1940's to the 1960's in Poland, Germany and the United States. My parents immigrated to Milwaukee, WI in 1952.I am seeking the audience that would be interested in this book. Information on the book, including the first chapter and photos, can be found on the website:While treating the subject with the seriousness it deserves, the book is oftentimes light and humorous as it is courage and humor that has gotten this family through these difficult challenges.Thank you very much for any help that you can provide17 United German-American Committee 1901 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 802 Washington, DC 20006. This is a national membership organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the cultural heritage of German-speaking Americans. 18 My Community Tickets is a web site that facilitates the search for events being conducted in your area and to purchase tickets to these events as applicable. You can search by type of event, city, sate, zip code, or even things going on within Alpenrose German- American Society. 19 Herb Fredricksen brings History to life through Popular Folk and Ball Dances. European: Bavarian, Austrian, French, British Isles, and Scandinavian. American: Civil War, Cowboy, Ragtime, Swing, Argentine Tango. Dance Master and Consultant to: The Kennedy Center, The Smithsonian Institute, and the White House Historical Association. 20 GATEWAY4M lilienstrasse 15, 20095 Hamburg Germany Phone +49-40-333 95 50. See "Little Armadeus" project on web site for information on the 26 episodes featuring the adventures of the young Mosart. 21 Germerica offers news, features and commentary that are of interest to the Germanic audience. The Principals and outside contributors all have German American backgrounds.
22 Worldwide Horizons is a website designed to provide easy access to country-specific resources (Germany included) that introduce children to other countries languages, and cultures. Included are Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa/Middle East. 23 Wecker Forum: Common interest discussion forum serving the German-American Community in the Baltimore-Washington corridor (including Northern Virginia and Southern Pennsylvania). Site also includes links to the German-American Organizations in Maryland (The DEUTSCHAMERIKANISCHER BÜRGERVEREIN von MARYLAND) which is an "umbrella" association consisting of twelve German-American organizations within the State of Maryland. The "Bürgerverein" represents the German ethnic community and is the spokesman of it and its members on a city, state and national level. 24 Das Siebenthal Resort is a 14 acre Day Camp Resort located in Southern York County Pennsylvania available for Weddings, Anniversaries, Family Re-Unions, Birthday Parties, Club Picnics, and Christmas Parties. Owned and operated by Peter Drueckhammer 717-764-6827 or via e-mail pdrueckhammer@yahoo.com .