Original printed byline: Cecelia Nadal
Historical February–March 2020 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
In February 2020 something in Hermann, Missouri is happening that has never happened before!
The City of Hermann will for the first time celebrate Black History month!
It is little known that Germans not only fought against slavery but were the front guard in helping returning African American Union soldiers fulfill their commitment to starting Lincoln Institute (to become Lincoln University) and often sent their own children to that institution after its inception. German immigrant and abolitionist Judge Arnold Krekel orchestrated the convention in Jefferson City that lead to the Emancipation decree that freed slaves in Missouri. Frederick Douglas joined Krekel and James Milton Turner in raising money for Lincoln University and a significant number of Germans were part of the founding Board of Directors.
In addition German newspapers in Missouri started as early as 1845 to voice their objection to slavery in Missouri. Hermann was the home of the Hermanner Wochenblatt newspaper that influenced Germans throughout Missouri and other Midwest States.
There are several free activities during the month but some require registration.
Also I would suggest having lunch at the Wursthaus which has the most delicious bratwurst I have ever tasted. Hermann is a delightful quaint city loaded with German culture and wonderful wineries AND the history is amazing! For more information go to www.visithermann.com
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2020.
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