Martin Luther
November 1, 2023 |
6:00 pm -
7:00 pm
$0-5
During his nearly yearlong protective seclusion at Wartburg Castle above Eisenach, Electoral Saxony, Germany, following his refusal in 1521 to recant before Emperor Charles V at the Imperial Diet at Worms, excommunication by the Roman Church, and condemnation in the Edict of Worms, Martin Luther embarked on his monumental translation of the New Testament from the original Greek into masterful German. First published in 1522, the September Testament (Das Newe Testament Deutzsch) was a work of linguistic genius and an immediate best seller. Luther’s seminal translation lent vitality and did justice to the heart and spirit of Holy Scripture, provided unprecedented public access to it and a means to fortify Christian faith. At the same time, Luther’s New Testament translation also provided an extraordinary model of German that was widely embraced and which in no small measure contributed to the modern standard German language. The formal presentation examines the historical context, components, methods, character, and impact of Luther’s translation, and features a comprehensive visual supplement. Included are museum period portraits of Martin Luther, Pope Leo X, Prince Elector Frederick III—the Wise, Philipp Melanchthon, and Luther’s beloved Katharina von Bora. Also featured from museum exhibits are the 95 Theses, the 1522 September Testament, complete 1534 Luther Bible, and related Reformation era documents. The visual component also includes on-site images of the Wartburg and Luther’s quarters 1521-1522, Eisenach, Wittenberg, the Schlosskirche (Castle Church), and the Lutherstube (family living quarters) in the former Black Cloister (Lutherhaus).
FREE for members, $5 for non-members, register here.
About the Speaker:
“Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word” is one of several recent publications and illustrated lectures in Lutheran, Reformation, German, and ethnic German history by Russell Baldner. Among the presenter’s earliest forays in German primary source historical research were family documents and original manuscripts of his ancestral German-Lutheran congregation written in Kurrentschrift, an archaic seldom read German cursive script. Russell’s early affection for the German language and history led to B.A. and M.A. degrees in history and undergraduate and graduate study in German, a career in education, and lifetime of research, publication, and public speaking in those and related fields, as well as repeated sojourns in ancestral Germany. In September 2022, Russell and wife Cathryn co-hosted “Medieval to Modern Hearts of Germany,” a two-week group tour in northeastern Germany proposed and largely designed by Baldner in conjunction with and sponsored by the University of Northern Iowa, his alma mater. Included were return visits to major Martin Luther historical sites; pre-departure orientations by Baldner focusing on Germany’s history, language, and social-cultural landscape, as well as supplemental historical lectures and commentaries while on tour; and a renewed and welcome opportunity daily to converse in the language of his heritage.
Join us for our next Kaffee und Kuchen program, Quad Cities Beer, on Sunday July 28th. The Quad Cities has a rich history of brewing that started with the influx of German citizens in the 1800s. Breweries were established on both sides of the Mississippi River. Some of the historic breweries managed to reopen after Prohibition, but national competition ultimately closed the last of these stalwarts in 1956.
Join authors Michael McCarty and Kristen DeMarr as they celebrate the heady heritage of the region. Before or after the lecture, guests may purchase a copy of Michael and Kristin`s book and get it signed by the authors.
FREE for members, $5 for non-members. Tickets online or at the door, link in bio.
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Join us for our next Kaffee und Kuchen program, Quad Cities Beer! Sunday July 28th at 2:00.
The Quad Cities has a rich history of brewing that started with the influx of German citizens in the 1800s. Breweries were established on both sides of the Mississippi River. Some of the historic breweries managed to reopen after Prohibition, but national competition ultimately closed the last of these stalwarts in 1956.
Join authors Michael McCarty and Kristen DeMarr as they celebrate the heady heritage of the region. Before or after the lecture, guests may purchase a copy of Michael and Kristin`s book and get it signed by the authors.
FREE for members, $5 for non-members. Tickets online or at the door, link in bio.
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In honor of the new Karl Ungurean statue being unveiled today, we are sharing some of the items donated by the Ungurean family in our 4th floor cases.
Karl Ungurean was one of the Bix 7`s first directors and was the founder of Cornbelt Running Club.
Karl was an immigrant who settled in the Quad Cities. He was born in Romania on June 26, 1934. Several years after his birth, his family moved to Salzburg, Austria. It was here that Karl discovered his love of running, which would become his passion later in life. Nazi Germany annexed Austria while the Ungureans were living there, giving Karl many memories of the occupation. At some point prior to 1954, the Ungureans found themselves in Berchtesgaden, in the Bavarian Alps.
In 1954, the Ungureans made it to the United States as a family under the sponsorship of an uncle.
Karl served in the U.S. Army during the Cold War and he and his wife, Kay, were stationed in Munich for two years. When they returned to Davenport, Karl started running more often and participated in races like the Drake Relays and the New Glarus road race. In 1978, Karl logged over 2500 miles. 🏃
Karl ran 56 marathons in his lifetime, including the Boston Marathon twice.
Called the "father of running in Quad Cities," Karl left behind a legacy far bigger than he could have dreamed. He passed away on December 10th, 2022, and is receiving a new honor from the leaders of the Bix 7 with a statue dedicated to him in downtown Davenport. Karl`s wife, Kay, donated some of the family`s items to the German American Heritage Center and Museum. These items are housed in our collection and are on temporary display this summer.
The unveiling of the statue will take place today, Monday July 22nd at Quad City Times (500 E 3rd St, Davenport, Iowa 52801) at 6:30 PM.
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Today is national ice cream day! Germany has a special ice cream treat called Spaghettieis. It is a popular dessert in Germany, especially during the summer months. It was invented in the 1960s by an Italian immigrant named Dario Fontanella, who was inspired by the traditional Italian dish of spaghetti alle vongole. The dish is made by pressing vanilla ice cream through a spaetzle press, which gives it the appearance of spaghetti noodles. The "noodles" are then topped with a strawberry sauce that resembles tomato sauce, and grated white chocolate that looks like parmesan cheese.
Since its invention, spaghettieis has become a beloved dessert in Germany and has even gained popularity in other parts of the world. It`s not uncommon to find this unique ice cream dish in Italian ice cream parlors or restaurants that specialize in German cuisine.
Some variations of spaghettieis include using chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla, or adding gummy worms to resemble meatballs. Despite its unusual appearance, spaghettieis is a delicious and fun dessert that is sure to surprise and delight anyone who tries it. 🍦🇩🇪
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#germany #icecream #german #history #icecreamday #spaghettieis #deutschland
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We are thrilled to be an official @silosandsmokestacks National Heritage Area site! Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA), also known as America`s Agricultural Heritage Partnership is one of 62 federally designated National Heritage Areas in the nation and is an Affiliated Area of the National Park Service. Through the development of a network of sites, programs and events, SSNHA`s mission is to interpret farm life, agribusiness and rural communities-past and present.
Thank you to @visitquadcities, @cityofdavenportia, and our friends from the @putnammuseum for coming and celebrating with us!
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We are accepting internship applications for the Fall term! (September-December). The deadline in August 1st.
Undergraduate and graduate level internships, independent study, and project opportunities are always available at the German American Heritage Center & Museum.
The museum works on an individual basis with the student, advisor and/or professor to ensure the student has a unique and enriching learning experience that fulfills their educational goals.
Emphasis areas include but are not limited to museum/interpretive studies, exhibitions, communications (marketing/public relations), education/curriculum, and business administration.
If you are interested, apply through our website at https://gahc.org/internships/ or contact clare@gahc.org
At this time we are unable to offer paid internships but we work with universities to make sure students receive credits for their work. Internship offerings are limited each term but students can apply more than once.
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Join us on Sunday for our presentation-style version of our summer walking tours! Enjoy the stories and history of our neighborhood from the comfort of our air conditioning 🥵. Plus, see historic and present-day photos of the sites we visit on our tours. This is free for members, and $5 for non-members. Register online, link in bio. …
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