Economics and the Commercialization of German Heritage

The monthly programs of the Indiana German Heritage Society are open to the public at no charge. The topic for March is a provocative one: "Economics and the Commercialization of German Heritage". Presenter is Brian Greer, a student of German and history at Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis, who will discuss how communities have utilized their German heritage to achieve touristic success while building community spirit.

The program begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (12 March) in the Athenaeum/Das Deutsche Haus, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Those who'd like to participate in an informal, no-host dinner will gather for a Stammtisch in the Rathskeller Restaurant at the Athenaeum at 6:30 p.m.

For information on this meeting and/or the Indiana German Heritage Society, contact Giles Hoyt, 317:274-2330.

German-American heritage in DuBois County, Indiana, will be explored during the 24th annual meeting and symposium to be held 14-15 March in Jasper. Cooperating groups are the IGHS, Jasper Deutscher Verein, Sister Cities of Jasper, Inc., and the Jasper Partnership Commission.