HERITAGE

Sure. You can find German heritage in Germany. But what about America? You'd be amazed at the amount of cultural influence Germany has in the U.S. Travel our Timeline of Emigration. It describes momentous points in German history and traces immigration as far back as the 1600s.

Discover the routes to your roots. Uncover the history of your ancestors. In the Genealogy section, find links to resources and organizations to do just that.

The scientists who impressed you. The artists that moved you. The architects that left you in awe. The stars that made you smile. In the Famous People section, learn about the famous Germans who came to America or had a great influence on American culture from the 1600s to today.

Have you had your German today? You might have, without even knowing it. In the German Language and German Traditions sections, you will be amazed at how German culture has been integrated into everyday American life. From kindergarten to Christmas trees and the Easter bunny. You're more German than you think.

And be sure to visit the Places of German heritage in Germany. Towns and villages your ancestors left from and the sites of events and people significant to the history of emigration as well as those that resonated beyond all borders.