Start your Saturday morning with good company, great coffee, and delicious German cake at the GAI Café, held on the third Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Germanic-American Institute. Savor homemade and specialty German cakes alongside strong, aromatic coffee, all available for purchase. Whether you come for the cake, presentation at 11 a.m., or simply to catch up with friends, we can’t wait to see you at the GAI Café!

Presentation at 11 a.m:  “Deutsche Mitbürger, heraus!” Minnesota Germans in the Civil War

What role did German immigrants play in shaping Minnesota’s response to the Civil War? Join historian and genealogist Jackson Piper for a fascinating look at the experiences of Minnesota’s German community during one of the nation’s defining conflicts. Explore the political beliefs of German immigrants during Minnesota’s territorial and early statehood years, their reactions to the outbreak of war, and the vital contributions they made to the Union cause.

Speaker Bio

Jackson Piper is a Minneapolis-based historian and genealogist. He serves as Junior Vice Commander of Col. William Colvill Camp 56, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, and as President of the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry.

Kaffee and Kuchen $8