How We Promote and Preserve Our Cultural Heritage The German-American Heritage Foundation is the only national organization representing Americans of German-speaking heritage in Washington DC.  With almost 18,000 members throughout the United States, we continuously strive to add programs and services which nationally highlight the contributions and achievements of our ethnic group. Our programs center on the premise that we must include all ages, all generations, and all German-speaking ethnic groups to achieve our vision.  As such, we continue to preserve the past while addressing the interests of younger generations.   We also value programs which are joint initiatives with like organizations and partners and look forward to hearing from you if you have ideas on how we might ensure that no contributions are forgotten.

German-American Day A holiday for German-Americans to recall their  history, their contributions, and their achievements. • More about German-American Day

Celebrating German-American Day Special events, essay contests, and community service projects are held around the country to celebrate German-American Day in October.  If you would like to share your club or school event, send an e-mail to ugac@ugac.org. • View Photos • Read Press Release  • Proclamation by President     George W. Bush •State Governors' Proclamations    Oral History Project We are looking for unpublished personal memoirs of Americans of German ancestry for our upcoming National German-American Cultural Center in Washington DC. • Share your story

German-American of the Year Award This distinguished award recognizes the outstanding leadership and achievement of an American of German-speaking ancestry. • Learn More

German-American Friendship Garden • About the Garden • 2005 Volunteer Project

Carl Schurz Gravesite In honor of his outstanding contributions to America, the United German-American Committee maintains the gravesite of Senator Carl Schurz at Sleepy Hollow Cemetary in Tarrytown, New York • Article

Das Auswanderer Denkmal • Emigrant Memorial in Bremerhaven, Germany

Volunteering • Interested in volunteering? Learn more • Fill out an application

Internships We offer substantive internships to undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates in our National Headquarters in Washington, DC. • Find out more • Frequently asked questions