German-American Heritage Foundation of the USA, Washington, DC

Oldenburgische Gesellschaft für Familienkunde e.V.

About:

The German-American Heritage Foundation of the USA® serves as the national membership association for German-American heritage. GAHF cultivates a greater awareness for German-American heritage and history through outreach efforts that deepen cultural understanding. 

In March 2010, the German-American Heritage Foundation of the USA (GAHF) opened the German-American Heritage Museum (GAHM) as the first national inspiration for German-American heritage and culture.

GAHF is an educational organization and serves as the national umbrella organization in which German Americans work together on vital issues of common concern and promote their heritage. Our mission is to preserve and inform about the history of  Americans of German-speaking ancestry and their role in building the United States. We want to excite the next generations to rediscover their roots, while strengthening political, cultural, and economic transatlantic relations. GAHF was founded in 1977 and chartered in 1978 as the United German-American Committee of the USA, Inc. as an independent, tax-exempt educational not-for-profit organization.

Our museum tells the story of all Americans of German-speaking ancestry and how they helped shape our great nation today. We collect, record, preserve, and exhibit this rich cultural legacy. We are a place for continuing discussion, study, and development of ideas about Americans of German, Austrian and Swiss descent, their shared heritage, their values, and their future.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:
719 Sixth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Contact language:  English

Partner Representatives:

  • Country: USA
  • Vacant

Type:

Museum

Purpose:

Our goal is make the German-American history more readily available to a broader audience and suitable for all ages, to foster mutual understanding and increase public knowledge about the rich heritage of all Americans of German descent.

Membership:

The German-American Heritage Foundation of the USA® is a membership based organization. Membership is open to anyone who is interested in our mission. German ancestry or German language skills are not required. Please note that we have just revised our membership benefits, and we hope that you find this new benefits package rewarding and useful. We are always open for feedback and would love to hear from you.

Individual Memberships

Student (non-Voting)

(Please note that proof of high school or university enrollment is required.)

    • Two complimentary museum admissions per year and discounted admission thereafter
    • Discounted admission to special exhibits and events
    • Ambassador Newsletter (electronic format)
    • Discounts with GAHF partners
  • Associate $50
    • This includes German-American exchange fellowship alumni.
      • As above plus
      • 10% discount to gift shop
  • Supporter $100
    • As above plus
    • Complimentary admission to museum for 1 member and 1 guest for 1 year (excludes special events and exhibits)
    • Individual vote at annual meeting
    • Membership pin
    • A 1-year free student membership
    • Ambassador Newsletter (print format)
    • ROAM Membership
  • Sustaining Contributor $250
    • As above plus
    • Membership benefits extended to 2 members of household
    • Complimentary admission to museum for 1 non-household guest (1 visit, excluding special events and exhibits)
    • $15 gift certificate to gift shop
    • 1 guest pass to exhibit or program, including virtual programs
    • Recognition by name on website
    • GAHM commemorative coffee cup
  • Benefactor $500
    • As above plus
    • Discounts for German Language Courses
    • $25 gift certificate to gift shop
    • 2 guest passes to exhibit or program, including virtual programs
    • Invitation to exclusive Benefactor events
    • Copy of How German Ingenuity Inspired America
  • Council of 1000 $1.000
    • As above plus
    • Complimentary admission to 2 special exhibits or programs per year for you and 1 guest
    • Private tour of museum (regular or special exhibitions) with up to 4 guests
    • Name listed on Annual Gala Program
  • Patron $5.000
    • As above plus
    • Special reception and re
    • cognition at annual gala
    • Lifetime membership

Membership Benefits:

Benefits are based on the unique membership plan you choose, and include the following:

  • Complimentary museum admissions and discounts

  • Discounted fares to events

  • The Ambassador Newsletter

  • Discounts with GAHF partners as listed on our Website (partnerships may change from time to time)

Benefits are based on the unique membership plan you choose, and include the following:

  • Complimentary museum admissions and discounts

  • Discounted fares to events

  • The Ambassador Newsletter 

Discounts with GAHF partners as listed on our Website (partnerships may change from time to time)

Look under themembership plans under memberships for more details.