Germans to America Midwest, 1848-1900 presented by Scott Norrick
May 12 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The largest German immigration wave to America was 1848-1900, and the majority of those that came then settled in America’s Midwest. This presentation will examine the reasons why so many Germans were leaving their homeland during this period, as well as why so many settled in America’s Midwest.
- German immigration trends
- Ports of departure and arrival
- Midwest German hotspots
- A local example of German settlement
- Cultural influences brought to the Midwest
- Top sites for researching your German ancestors