Missy Hughes, Secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), led a week-long trade venture to the German...

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...

Germany has long been an important trade partner of Wisconsin and the United States. In early February, the U.S. Census Bureau and the...

Hessen is often regarded as “the heart of Germany” because it is in the geographic center of the country and shares borders with the...

Sy Kreilein, a long-time member of the  Hessen-Wisconsin Society, was awarded the Wisconsin German American of the Year for 2023.  The...

It is a well-known fact that German ingenuity has allowed for great inventions such as the printing press or automobiles. But did you...

The connections between Wisconsin and Germany are not just based on the state-level partnership. Two of the strongest connections are...

While Oktoberfest originated in Munich in 1810, it has become a celebration of German-ness in other parts of Germany and around the...

Hessen is a beautiful place to vacation and a great base to explore other parts of Germany, offering visitors a variety of adventures and...

While Milwaukee’s brewing industry was started by Welch immigrants in 1840, within just a few years they were facing competition from...

The Wisconsin-Hessen Association was happy to participate in events for a Hessen delegation that visited Wisconsin in May 4-6, 2023. The...

Hessen-Wisconsin Society Board member Oliver Buechse used Chat GPT to create a "Dialogue for Friendship"as a way to celebrate the May...

If you want to improve your spoken German and/or your comprehension, there is nothing better than practicing in an informal setting like...

March 2023 marks the 175th anniversary of the German National Assembly which had lasting impacts on both Germany and Wisconsin. Crop...

Most Americans are familiar with the Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, but many parts of Germany celebrate a similar holiday with...

An interview with Pam Delfosse, World Language and Global Education Consultant at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI)...

The Christkind is the traditional bringer of Christmas gifts in German-speaking countries and several other parts of Europe. She can be...

Interview with Kristina Sinemus

John Dienhart has been a member of the Hessen-Wisconsin Society for over 25 years and has served as president of the organization since...