Celebrating German-Bohemian Heritage Society’s Open House
Saturday, February 21, 2026
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Free Slide Show Presentation at 1:00 pm
What Does It Mean to Be German-Bohemian? Central European History and the Austrian Empire
Open House Program
Many Minnesotans trace their roots to German communities of the former Austrian Empire and to Bohemia (today’s Czechia).
1:00 PM – Free Slideshow with Wade Olsen, GBHS President
Discover the lives of German Bohemians before they immigrated. Explore Bohemia under the Austrian Empire and its ties to Germany today—through stories of home, family, work, faith, customs, and culture.
Topics
- Remembering Denny Warta – Our German-Bohemian King
- Connections in the Attic – Unexpected Ancestors
- Pictures of the Homeland – Then & Now
Travel with us through village life past and present, with photos from recent heritage tours and historic images. Experience the beauty and layered history of this Central European region.
Join us for fun conversation, “Gemutlichkeit.”
Perhaps learn something about your ancestors.
Everyone is welcome to do family research.
Enjoy treats and refreshments.
German-Bohemian Heritage Society- Research Center and Library
Located at: ‘The Grand’ Center for Arts & Culture
210 N Minnesota Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
3rd Floor – sign in and GBHS Research Center/Library
Snacks and Beverages Located on the 2nd Floor – Free will donation appreciated
1:00 pm Presentation is on the 1st Floor
Enter through the front or back of the building.
The elevator is in the back of the building.
