Deutsch-Amerikanischer Kulturverein

Willkommen beim D.A.K. We are a non-political cultural club dedicated to preserving and renewing German-American language, history, and culture. Membership Inquiries: dakvetting@pm.me Read our F.O.L.K. Mission Statement & learn more: open.substack.com/pub/derkulturb…

Albrecht Altdorfer’s early 16th-century depiction of the Reichsbanner and Reichsschwert in Emperor Maximilian I’s triumphal procession. The black double-headed Reichsadler on gold symbolized imperial authority throughout the Holy Roman Empire. Collection: Albertina, Vienna

🏠 Warum fällt es Deutschland so schwer, sich an das Schicksal seiner Heimatvertriebenen zu erinnern, obwohl Millionen Menschen davon betroffen waren? Politik und Zeitgeschichte haben die Erinnerung an die Vertreibung über Jahrzehnte an den Rand gedrängt. Von @huberzwitschert. Link zum Artikel: freilich-magazin.com/politik/vertre…

What German-American community or organization should receive more historical attention?

Today’s German phrase is a traditional German idiom! „Da beißt die Maus keinen Faden ab“, meaning “Even the mouse can’t gnaw through the thread.” This expression means that something is settled and cannot be changed. There is simply no getting around it.

A warrior of the Völkerwanderungszeit rides beneath a storm-darkened sky. An image of the martial spirit, mobility, and turbulent world of the ancient Germanic tribes. Artist: Johannes Gehrts (1855–1921)

Culture is not preserved by passive admiration. It survives through participation.

@Tim_Patriot07 Greetings from America! We at the D.A.K. extend our warmest wishes to our brethren in the homeland.

@DAKAmerika Grüße aus der Bundesrepublik, Ich möchte euch danken für eure Arbeit

Guten Morgen, Deutsch-Amerika. ☕🇩🇪🇺🇸 Ein neuer Tag, unsere Sprache zu sprechen, unsere Geschichte zu bewahren und unsere Kultur weiterzugeben.

Today's German phrase is a traditional German proverb! „Der muss einen langen Löffel haben, der mit dem Teufel essen will“, meaning “He who sups with the devil needs a long spoon.” This proverb warns that anyone dealing with dangerous or unscrupulous people must be cautious.

@HomericWigger German-Americans are an integral part of the German diaspora abroad. At the D.A.K., we emphasize a synthesis between German and German-American culture.

@DAKAmerika What about the history of Germans in America?

The D.A.K. encourages serious interest in German history without reducing it to the twentieth century.

A Merry Repast, 1883, by German painter Eduard von Grützner.

Willkommen beim Deutsch-Amerikanischen Kulturverein! Learn the language. Study the history. Preserve the folkways.

In its latest article, Der Kulturbrief traces the history of German Zinnfiguren. From the workshops of Nuremberg, we examine the finely cast and hand-painted miniatures treasured by generations of children and collectors. Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/derkulturb…

Today's German phrase comes from Oberschwaben in Baden-Württemberg! „Ma sott nia nia saga!“, an Upper Swabian proverb meaning “One should never say never!” This phrase is equivalent to the High German „Man sollte niemals nie sagen!“

A Germanic Man in an Oak Landscape by Friedrich Frank. Set beneath the ancient oaks, the solitary warrior embodies the Germanic past. The inscription reads: “To be German means to be strong, faithful, and true. To stand for truth, freedom, and justice.”

Learning one sentence of German each day is better than waiting for the perfect time to become fluent!

Many German-American traditions disappeared because no one thought to record them. Ask your relatives questions while you still can!

Today's German phrase comes from Ostfriesland in Niedersachsen! „Doon deit lehren“, an East Frisian Plattdeutsch proverb meaning "Doing brings learning". This phrase is equivalent to the High German „Übung macht den Meister.“

This 16th-century map titled 'GERMANIAE TYPVS' depicts the Holy Roman Empire and its neighboring lands. Cartographer/Publisher: Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598)