Our Market partnered with the Indiana German Heritage Society and Indiana Historical Society in 2019 to bring our guests the Kulturecke! A fabulous space to explore Indiana's rich German-American history. German immigrants contributed in many ways to the state: business, education, architecture, and even Christmas traditions. You might be surprised to find how many Christmas traditions originated in Germany and were brought to Indiana by German immigrants! The Kulturecke allows you to explore the top 10 Christmas traditions you didn't know were German, as well as other fun and informative facts about German influence on culture.
In this interactive video, explore the Kulturecke and discover what you can expect on your next visit.
We’re inviting high school and college students to apply to be our Kulturecke Docent! This scholarship program is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with the Carmel Christkindlmarkt and bring history and cultural awareness to Carmel, Indiana. Sponsored by the Indiana German Heritage Society, the Kulturecke Docent will welcome visitors, and provide helpful and interesting facts found in the Kulturecke.
The Indiana German Heritage Society (IGHS) is a statewide heritage organization founded in 1984 to commemorate the 1983 German American Immigration Tricentennial. IGHS is dedicated to the exploration, discovery, study, preservation, sharing, and celebration of Indiana’s rich German heritage. The term “German” is not limited to Germany but includes all of German-speaking Europe.
IGHS promotes German heritage through its publications, exhibits, student scholarships, conferences, participation in festivals, and by awarding the title of Hoosier German American of the Year. The society cooperates with other organizations, including the German American Klub, Palatines to America, Society for German American Studies, Friends of Wyneken, Athenaeum Turners, Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Athenaeum Foundation, Carmel-Seiffen Sister City, Indianapolis-Cologne Sister City Committee, and many more.
We welcome you to join the Society. Among other activities, IGHS members are invited to participate in a monthly Stammtisch program at Das Deutsche Haus–Athenaeum in Indianapolis. The program includes dinner, conversation, and a presentation by a guest speaker on topics of interest to German Americans. Members do not have to be German, and we look forward to your application.
Indiana German Heritage Society
Das Deutsche Haus–Athenaeum
401 East Michigan Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
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