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Germans to America's Midwest
1848-1900
Tuesday, December 10
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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2024-12-10 18:30:00
2024-12-10 19:30:00
America/Chicago
Germans to America's Midwest
Central Library - Rasmussen North
Central Library
Rasmussen NorthThe largest German immigration wave to America was from 1848 to 1900, and the majority of those that came then settled in America’s Midwest. This presentation examines the reasons why so many Germans were leaving their homeland during this period as well as why so many settled in America’s Midwest. In addition, the presentation covers:
· German immigration trends
· Ports of departure and arrival
· Midwest German hotspots
· Local examples of German settlement
· Cultural influences brought to the Midwest
This event is recorded and available to view for two weeks after the presentation.
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The Schaumburg Township District Library serves in excess of 134,000 residents in portions of the municipalities Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg and Streamwood. With over 1 million visitors each year, the library circulates over 2,000,000 items annually and is the second largest public library in the state of Illinois.
