THE OREGON CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF GERMANS FROM RUSSIA
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Welcome!

Thank you for your interest in the Oregon Chapter of The American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR). Our organization is a resource for learning about the rich history and heritage of this ethnic group.

​Migrating primarily from the German speaking areas of Western Europe beginning in the 1760's, these colonists settled in many parts of the Russian Empire where they built stable communities, established farms, churches, schools and businesses in their new homeland.
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In the late 19th century, many of these ethnic Germans looked to the Americas to find new opportunities, escape political repression and preserve their way of life. By the early 1880's these pioneers were moving west and many made their new homes in the Pacific Northwest. The Germans from Russia became an integral part of the diverse fabric of Oregon and Southwest Washington.​

We hope that you will join us to explore the culture, history and heritage of the Germans from Russia and become active in its preservation.​
Read our Sep - Dec 2023 Newsletter
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Getting to Know You & Board Elections
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October 21, 2023 @ 2pm

St. Michael's Lutheran Church
6700 NE 29th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

October 21st will be time to elect board members for the next 2 year term. Please join us in person to vote in the board members. If you or a Chapter member you know is interested in helping to guide the Chapter into the future and assist in developing chapter programs, please get in touch with us! oregonahsgr@gmail.com

In conjunction with the elections, we want to re-introduce ourselves by sharing our German-Russian heritage/ancestry with those in attendance. We also want ALL chapter members to re-introduce yourselves! At the program, we'd like everyone to share their German-Russian connection. Feel free to bring whatever visual aids you want (pictures, family trees, slideshow, etc).
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We hope you see you there!

Last updated September 30, 2023.
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  • Welcome
  • Engage
    • Join
    • Donate
  • Events
    • Past Events
  • Newsletter
  • About Us
    • Contact
    • History
    • Lifetime Achievement Award
    • Presidents >
      • Peter Koch
      • Lucille Butts
      • William Burbach
      • Maria Thaut Diefenbach
      • Hanna Deines
      • Penny Sittner
      • Cliff Haberman
      • Harold Beck
      • John Heimbuck
      • Miriam Wolfe
      • Anna Lee Walton
      • Lewis E. Swayze
      • Lela Miller
      • Roger Haas
      • Dr. Raymond P. Koch
      • Edward Wagner
      • Steve Schreiber
      • Bob Thorn
      • Carole Hayden
  • Gallery