First National
German-American Heritage
Center of the USA
to become a reality in 2008
WASHINGTON, DC (January 31, 2008) - The German-American Heritage
Foundation of the USA (GAHF) has taken positive steps forward to establish
the first national German-American Heritage Center of the USA in downtown
Washington, DC. 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 November. The closing of Hockemeyer Hall by
the GAHF in 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, that helped shape this country. 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 for 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 an 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 the 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 USA
1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20006
Toll-free 1 (866) 868-8422
German-American Heritage
Center of the USA
to become a reality in 2008
WASHINGTON, DC (January 31, 2008) - The German-American Heritage
Foundation of the USA (GAHF) has taken positive steps forward to establish
the first national German-American Heritage Center of the USA in downtown
Washington, DC. 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 November. The closing of Hockemeyer Hall by
the GAHF in 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, that helped shape this country. 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 for 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 an 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 the 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 USA
1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20006
Toll-free 1 (866) 868-8422
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