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American Historical Society of Germans From Russia
631 D St, Lincoln, NE 68502, United States
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Ri
Review №1

Sneaky stuff. I had been there before and I missed 90 percent of it. They have a 20 min. video that explains why they left Russia. In it is a picture of the Havelock Shops in a building where they were constructing train steam engines. I lived across from there for 34 years and I had not seen that picture before. Most of the displays are on the second floor of the main building. In the basement is a research library. In the back are several more buildings. Unfortunately they are seasonly closed until April. There is a chapel, general store, blacksmith shop and a couple more buildings.

Ad
Review №2

Thankful this place exists. Its not just for old people, I never realized what this place was and always chuckled at the sign, but then I realized after doing an ancestry DNA test I had family that came from the Volga River area.

Aa
Review №3

This place is very informative and educational. Their period buildings are my favorite part. I would caution it’s definitely designed for an older audience.

Mo
Review №4

OK, who even knew that Germans From Russia was even a Thing?? Much less that they even have their own museum?! Well, if my own grandfather had not actually been one, and a homesteading immigrant to boot, I would be included among the vast number of ignoranti myself. Stop in and give this delightful little tribute to an obscure but interesting historical niche a visit and then head down to Beatrice to the Homestead Monument for broader context.

Ke
Review №5

Rich in history. Germans from Russia that immigrated here to Lincoln. They have artifacts, instruments and a blacksmith shop, a church. Even a store, & outbuildings. Quite unique. My ancestors are from Prussia so I may be a little bias.

Ga
Review №6

Great place to visit visit your heritage.

Fr
Review №7

Visited the open house. Great history. Very friendly people.

Ma
Review №8

Very giod place

Ki
Review №9

Librarian is super helpful. They have great resources, especially if you are researching Germans from the Volga area of South Russia. Definitely worth membership.

Ru
Review №10

Never been there, just another Google goof.

He
Review №11

AHSGR offers a great museum tour and has a wonderful library (with an awesome librarian!) to research Germans from Russia. Fantastic collection of documents for Volga German genealogy.

De
Review №12

Loved this little jewel of a museum. The film at the beginning was very informative. Plan on visiting again soon

me
Review №13

Very interesting and a lot of history

Ch
Review №14

It was super cool and fascinating to learn about our heritage. I highly recommend it to all that are looking to learn more about their family’s past.

Mi
Review №15

Great place to tour and spend time learning about Germans from Russia history.

Hi
Review №16

Neat place. Happened to see a sign when we were driving around and stopped by. Learned something new. Worth a visit.

De
Review №17

A great historical record of Germans from Russia at this site. The people were very helpful and knowledgeable about this part of our families history.

Ca
Review №18

Lots of neat stuff.

Iv
Review №19

Really a interesting place to visit.

Wa
Review №20

Went during off season. All outbuildings were closed and the fee was a bit high just to watch a 15 minute video and tour the main and upstairs of the facility.

St
Review №21

The story why it exists is pretty cool. Very welcoming to all who visit. You leave with a smile and an understanding of the German s from Russia

Sa
Review №22

Great story immigrants

Zu
Review №23

Interesting especially for people with some German and Russian roots

Ga
Review №24

Volunteered here during high school. very neat museum!

Ha
Review №25

Staff is super helpful. A must see!

ro
Review №26

Informative and well kept

Fr
Review №27

Very rude people, never go there again..

Sh
Review №28

Russia

Ra
Review №29

Very interesting.

Ke
Review №30

What about russians from germany?

Ro
Review №31

My relatives came from Dinkle, Russia. They were Germans that migrated to Russia during Catherine the Greats Reign.

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  • Address:631 D St, Lincoln, NE 68502, United States
  • Site:http://www.ahsgr.org/
  • Phone:+1 402-474-3363
Categories
  • Historical society
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:9am–4pm
  • Tuesday:9am–4pm
  • Wednesday:9am–4pm
  • Thursday:9am–4pm
  • Friday:9am–4pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
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