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Presentation at 10 a.m. We’re excited to welcome local historian Joe Landsberger for a presentation on the immigrant roots of Saint Paul’s West Seventh corridor. While many histories of our capital city bypass these stories, Germanic immigrants from the 1840s played a major role in building some of its oldest neighborhoods and commercial areas. As […]

Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for Oktoberfest season with polka lessons from your favorite polka dancing pirate - Jimi Jimi Jimi. These classes are filled with fun for everyone. Registration includes all three class sessions (Tuesdays, August 19, 26, Sept. 2), plus a complimentary cold beverage each night (NA options available). The class is […]

Join us for monthly Game Night (Spieleabend)! August will be a "choose your own adventure" outdoor game night! Bring your favorite yard game or choose from ours including Kubb, Bocce Ball, and Cornhole (Bags)! Our volunteer and events coordinator, Mari, will also be teaching an outdoor German drinking game, Flunkyball, if folks are interested. Adult […]

Event hours Friday, September 12 | 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, September 13 | 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Join us for St. Paul Oktoberfest Every fall, the Germanic-American Institute transforms into a lively hub of German celebration, hosting St. Paul Oktoberfest on its picturesque grounds. Inspired by the legendary Munich festival — and timed […]

Presentation at 10 a.m. Interested in Germanic heritage and genealogy? Then you won't want to miss the September GAI Café! We're excited to welcome guest speakers Jim Neuenfeldt and Gary Heyn for a morning of insight and discovery. Gary will introduce the Germanic Genealogy Society (GGS) and showcase the tools, resources, and support they offer […]