The German Society of Pennsylvania

The oldest German American organization in the U.S. was founded on Dec. 26, 1764, in Philadelphia to provide legal aid, welfare, and language support to German immigrants. Its library, containing one of the nation’s largest German collections, is used by the public and scholars worldwide. The society moved here in 1888 and continues to preserve German culture and heritage through language instruction, as well as music and educational programs.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · United States