Wisconsin Delegations Learn about New and Historic Technology
Missy Hughes, Secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), led a week-long trade venture to the German...
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Stan
Mar 33 min read
H.D. Tylle at Seventy: American Work Life
Grohmann Museum March 22 – May 26, 2024 Reception—Friday, March 22, 6-8 p.m. On the occasion of Hans Dieter Tylle's 70th birthday, the...
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Stan
Feb 262 min read
Wisconsin Trade with Germany Stays Strong
Germany has long been an important trade partner of Wisconsin and the United States. In early February, the U.S. Census Bureau and the...
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Theresa
Feb 53 min read
Large Companies You May Not Know Are Based in Hessen
Hessen is often regarded as “the heart of Germany” because it is in the geographic center of the country and shares borders with the...
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Stan
Jan 25 min read
Hessen-Wisconsin Society Board Member Recognized as Wisconsin German American of the Year for 2023
Sy Kreilein, a long-time member of the Hessen-Wisconsin Society, was awarded the Wisconsin German American of the Year for 2023. The...
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Theresa
Nov 5, 20233 min read
Famous People you Might Not Know Were from Hessen
It is a well-known fact that German ingenuity has allowed for great inventions such as the printing press or automobiles. But did you...
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Stan
Oct 22, 20232 min read
Three Sisters in Germany
The connections between Wisconsin and Germany are not just based on the state-level partnership. Two of the strongest connections are...
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Stan
Sep 24, 20232 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20223 min read
Interview with the President of Our Counterpart Organization in Germany
Interview with Kristina Sinemus
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Stan
Sep 1, 20222 min read
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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