Bärenbrut

Bärenbrut

The Bärs A Men's Social Club which meets on the 4th Thursday of the month Founded in 1893, the Bärenbrut is one of the oldest of the sub-organizations.  While some mystique may surround some of its customs and tr...

Sängerchor

Sängerchor

A German Four Part Choir The Sängerchor, a mixed chorus, evolved from a combination of two early singing organizations - the Omaha Musik Verein, an all male group, and the Concordia Ladies Singing Society. The songs are mainly German and sung in...

Heimatfreunde

Heimatfreunde

  A women's service organization Heimatfreunde meets the fourth Thursday of most months for planning and fellowship.  We serve tortes at the public events of the German-American Society.  We have an ethnic consignment shop that is open at Oktob...

Die Rosen

Die Rosen

  This women’s organization focuses on fellowship and merriment at their meetings, which are held the second Monday evening of most months.  In addition to “fun and frivolity” the ladies of Die Rosen also support the German-American S...

Freundschaft Tanz Club

Freundschaft Tanz Club

  May I have this dance? The club now meets every other month for an evening of dancing and socializing.  Meetings are normally held the last Tuesday of each month except for the months of May, when the meeting is held the Tuesday before Memoria...

Heimat Tänzer

Heimat Tänzer

Sitt und Tracht der Alten, wollen wir erhalten. The Heimat Tänzer's purpose is to preserve German Folk Dance and Tracht (traditional dress).  Practice is every Tuesday evening starting at 7:00pm.  There is an adult group as well as a childre...

Die Singenden Wanderer

Die Singenden Wanderer

The Men's Chorus Since 1991, this group of six men has grown to more than thirty, and proves the quest for Deutsche Volkslieder is infectious! "Wir wandern ohne Sorgen ..." and carry the spirited singing tradition to the community. Join them eve...

Skat Klub

Skat Klub

I bid Grande! Germans brought this card game with them to America and it still remains popular in German-American communities such as Omaha.  Our Skat Klub plays on the first Friday of the Month.  Beginner nights are held the third Friday of e...

Schützenverein

Schützenverein

Air Rifle Shooting Association The S.V. Omaha has an old German heritage.  Using German-crafted air pellet rifles, the S.V. Omaha holds shooting practices on the second Sunday afternoon of the month, from fall through spring.  Competitions are he...

Upcoming Events

Sunday, May 26
11 30 am - 6 00 pm

Monday, May 27

Saturday, June 1
5 00 pm - 11 30 pm

Thursday, June 13
7 00 pm - 9 00 pm

Thursday, July 11
7 00 pm - 9 00 pm

Hall Rental

Rent our Main Hall and/ or

South Hall for your next party.

To assure a great party, take advantage of our beautiful facility, fantastic food, and professional service.

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Next Public Event

Military 
Appreciation Day

Sunday May 26, 2013

11:30am to 7:00pm
Free Admission to Veterans & Active Military

All admission proceeds to go to benefit
verteran & military family charities.

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History

The German-American Society has a long, rich history. Officially founded in 1884 by a few individuals, membership grew to over 300 by 1901.  These dedicated early members understood the importance of building a clubhouse for the future growth and stability of the Society.  
 
 Now
The new building was completed in June 1908 and on the cornerstone of the building was inscribed  
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