Celebrating Oktoberfest No Matter Where You Are
While Oktoberfest originated in Munich in 1810, it has become a celebration of German-ness in other parts of Germany and around the...
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Hannah Schwefel
- Aug 21
- 3 min
Must See Sites in Hessen
Hessen is a beautiful place to vacation and a great base to explore other parts of Germany, offering visitors a variety of adventures and...
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Stan
- Jul 31
- 2 min
The Hessen Connection to Wisconsin's Beer Industry
While Milwaukee’s brewing industry was started by Welch immigrants in 1840, within just a few years they were facing competition from...
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Stan
- Jun 29
- 2 min
Hessen Delegation Visits Wisconsin
The Wisconsin-Hessen Association was happy to participate in events for a Hessen delegation that visited Wisconsin in May 4-6, 2023. The...
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Stan
- May 12
- 2 min
Using Tech to Commemorate Hessen-Wisconsin Friendship
Hessen-Wisconsin Society Board member Oliver Buechse used Chat GPT to create a "Dialogue for Friendship"as a way to celebrate the May...
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Stan
- Apr 25
- 3 min
Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
If you want to improve your spoken German and/or your comprehension, there is nothing better than practicing in an informal setting like...
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Stan
- Mar 22
- 4 min
The German Revolution of 1848 and Its Impact on Wisconsin
March 2023 marks the 175th anniversary of the German National Assembly which had lasting impacts on both Germany and Wisconsin. Crop...
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Stan
- Feb 21
- 2 min
Mardi Gras Done Hessen Style
Most Americans are familiar with the Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, but many parts of Germany celebrate a similar holiday with...
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Stan
- Feb 17
- 2 min
German Language Instruction in Wisconsin Schools
An interview with Pam Delfosse, World Language and Global Education Consultant at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI)...
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Stan
- Nov 1, 2022
- 2 min
Interview with the Christkind
The Christkind is the traditional bringer of Christmas gifts in German-speaking countries and several other parts of Europe. She can be...
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Stan
- Oct 15, 2022
- 3 min
Interview with the President of Our Counterpart Organization in Germany
Interview with Kristina Sinemus
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Stan
- Sep 1, 2022
- 2 min
Interview with the president of the Hessen-Wisconsin Society
John Dienhart has been a member of the Hessen-Wisconsin Society for over 25 years and has served as president of the organization since...
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