(AGAS) is a non-profit 501-C3 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
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Historic Prospect Hill
German-American Cemetery in Washington, DC
(click photo to see more)
