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This is a free, in-person event hosted on January 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST by Cedar Community in West Bend, WI. Residents of Cedar Community and friends and family of residents are welcome to come! There is no registration necessary for this event. This event will not be held virtually. German immigrants kept many of their traditions while also being part of the state’s multi-lingual and multi-ethnic society. This presentation will look at their organizations and clubs; music, theater, and tavern culture; newspapers and magazines; as well as events today that have a German angle, such as Christmas markets and Oktober fests, but represent a unique Wisconsin regional culture.
Antje Petty is the Associate Director and Outreach Manager of the Max Kade Institute for German-American Studies. Her research focuses on the history of emigration from German-speaking Europe in the context of global migration and the experiences of German-speakers who settled in North America and their descendants. Antje shares the resources of the Max Kade Institute through public lectures, workshops, exhibits, and other programs. She has presented to community organizations, schools, libraries, historical societies, and other audiences.
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5577 Home Dr, West Bend, WI 53095-1203, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
