(AGAS) is a non-profit organization which was
formed in 1963 and incorporated in 1968. The purpose of the association is
to promote recognition and preservation of Germanic cultural heritage in
America. It achieves its objectives through the preservation and promotion
of German music, folk dance and traditions, the documenting of the
importance of Germanic heritage in America, participation in cultural
exchange and educational programs designed to enhance recognition and
appreciation of Germanic heritage, and promotion of scholarship activities
in the areas of German history and language.
In 1998 AGAS expanded membership to allow greater participation by those
in the German-American community. Since 1963 AGAS membership had been
limited to club membership only. This had prevented interested people who
did not belong to an AGAS member club from participating in AGAS activities.
During each of the association's festivals and activities many people
inquire how they may join or otherwise be a part of the association. The
categories of membership now include the following:
(Click The
Links Above To Print An Application)
By expanding membership AGAS hopes to meet the community's need to join an
organization that supports the German-American Community. For more
information, contact Mike Surratt,
Membership Committee Chair, at 301-577-6488.
Through their association in AGAS, member clubs can share ideas and
experiences, coordinate their activities, and enjoy the support and
fellowship of others in this area who are interested in promulgating the
German language and Germanic customs.
AGAS Club Membership currently consists of the following organizations.
Click their name to visit their individual websites:
ALPINE DANCERS
AATG AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
of TEACHERS of GERMAN, DC/MD AREA CHAPTER
THE CONTINENTALS of WASHINGTON, DC
DEUTSCHER KLUB, NVCC
EDELWEISS BAND
GERMAN SOCIETY of MARYLAND
GERMAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE SOCIETY
GERMAN-EUROPEAN AMERICAN SOCIETY
HEIDI und HEIMAT ECHO
HEURICH HOUSE FOUNDATION
MID-ATLANTIC GERMANIC SOCIETY
S.u.G.T.V. WASHINGTONIA
WASHINGTON SAENGERBUND
Historic
Prospect Hill German-American Cemetery in Washington, DC
(click photo to see more)
