| Hockemeyer Hall First National German-American Heritage Center of the U. S. A. To Become a Reality in June 2009 |
WASHINGTON, D. C. (January 31, 2008) - The
German-American Heritage Foundation of the U.S.A.
(GAHF) has taken positive steps forward to establish the
first national German-American Center of the USA in
downtown Washington D.C. German-Americans from all
around the country through their generous donations are
making the Heritage Center possible. They have raised
$1.75 million in contributions and pledges, so far.
The center will be located at Hockemeyer Hall, a
spectacular 1888 Victorian townhouse, known to be one
of the most distinctive and historically significant
buildings in its neighborhood. The Agreement of
Purchase and Sale was finally signed in early Novermber
2007. The closing of Hockemeyer Hall by the
German-American Heritage Foundation is expected
around June 2008.
Having already renovated the exterior of Hockemeyer
Hall, the GAHF is looking forward to bringing this historic
building back to life for the community of Americans of
German-speaking ancestry. Germans, Austrians and
Swiss, helped shape this country from the very
beginning. Originally built by John Hockemeyer, a
successful German merchant, Hockemeyer Hall was later
expanded to become a businessmen's club in 1893. It is
therefore fitting that it now becomes the home of the
German-American Heritage Center of the USA.
Permanent exhibits at the Heritage Center will focus on
immigration, Migration, Jamestown and Germantown to
name a few, plus there will be rotating exhibits from
around the country. The achievements of German
immigrants and their influence in politics, business and
culture will be presented. Programs will be developed
with leading experts to highlight our rich history.
The total cost by Hockemeyer Hall is approximately $2.1
million. This amount includes the cost for the building
with exterior and interior renovations as well as closing
costs. To cover the difference between the cost and
what has been collected two benefactors have
committed to provide repayable loans. This ensures the
purchase of the building. Fundraising efforts will need to
continue to repay the loan, provide furnishings, establish
endowment of $500,000 to maintain the facility and fund
programs and exhibits.
All Americans of German-speaking ancestry are urged to
support this project financially. Contributors of $25,000
or more will have their name engraved on the Center's
Wall of Honor. All Donations of $100 or more will be
listed in a leather-bound book archived at t\he Center.
For more information about the German-American
Heritage Foundation of the USA call toll-free 866-868-8422
German-American Heritage Foundation of the U.S.A.
(GAHF) has taken positive steps forward to establish the
first national German-American Center of the USA in
downtown Washington D.C. German-Americans from all
around the country through their generous donations are
making the Heritage Center possible. They have raised
$1.75 million in contributions and pledges, so far.
The center will be located at Hockemeyer Hall, a
spectacular 1888 Victorian townhouse, known to be one
of the most distinctive and historically significant
buildings in its neighborhood. The Agreement of
Purchase and Sale was finally signed in early Novermber
2007. The closing of Hockemeyer Hall by the
German-American Heritage Foundation is expected
around June 2008.
Having already renovated the exterior of Hockemeyer
Hall, the GAHF is looking forward to bringing this historic
building back to life for the community of Americans of
German-speaking ancestry. Germans, Austrians and
Swiss, helped shape this country from the very
beginning. Originally built by John Hockemeyer, a
successful German merchant, Hockemeyer Hall was later
expanded to become a businessmen's club in 1893. It is
therefore fitting that it now becomes the home of the
German-American Heritage Center of the USA.
Permanent exhibits at the Heritage Center will focus on
immigration, Migration, Jamestown and Germantown to
name a few, plus there will be rotating exhibits from
around the country. The achievements of German
immigrants and their influence in politics, business and
culture will be presented. Programs will be developed
with leading experts to highlight our rich history.
The total cost by Hockemeyer Hall is approximately $2.1
million. This amount includes the cost for the building
with exterior and interior renovations as well as closing
costs. To cover the difference between the cost and
what has been collected two benefactors have
committed to provide repayable loans. This ensures the
purchase of the building. Fundraising efforts will need to
continue to repay the loan, provide furnishings, establish
endowment of $500,000 to maintain the facility and fund
programs and exhibits.
All Americans of German-speaking ancestry are urged to
support this project financially. Contributors of $25,000
or more will have their name engraved on the Center's
Wall of Honor. All Donations of $100 or more will be
listed in a leather-bound book archived at t\he Center.
For more information about the German-American
Heritage Foundation of the USA call toll-free 866-868-8422
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