Germans From Russia Heritage Society

09/26/2025

If you’re visiting the Norsk Høstfest, stop on by the Germans from Russia Heritage Society booth. We are located in Reykjavik Hall.

09/07/2025

GRHS will be at the Norsk Høstfest September 24-27, 2025 in Minot, ND. Stop on by the booth if you plan to attend the festivities.

The OFFICIAL Norsk Høstfest page.
September 24-27, 2025 in Minot, ND.

09/04/2025

GRHS will have a table at the Norsk Høstfest in Minot, ND. Dates are September 24-27, 2025. Stop in and see us. We are also looking for volunteers to help Scott at the event. Please contact GRHS at 701-223-6167, if you are able to help out.

06/16/2025

Here is an updated schedule of the 2025 Germans from Russia Convention happening July 16-July 19. The event is coming up fast so make sure to get your registrations in! For a description of each presentation, please check out the GRHS website. Make sure to share this with your friends!

05/14/2025

04/30/2025

The convention schedule is out for the 2025 GRHS Convention held July 16th-19th! Please share this information and we hope to see you there!

01/24/2024

Another great event coming up!

12/15/2023

Happy Holidays!

12/13/2023

Just a reminder - it's time to renew your membership now! If you are not a member, this is an ideal time to join so you get the full benefits of joining the society. It is suggested you go to the GRHS website and renew online. Thinking about a gift for someone and can't come up with a good idea. Buy them a membership to GRHS, life-memberships are available and so are 1-year memberships.

08/30/2023

There are several handmade items for sale at GRHS Headquarters. Stop in soon and purchase these special gifts for family and friends, or for yourself.

08/30/2023

On Fertile Ground: Frontier Challenges and Early Settlement 1873-1899
by Larry Lee Kruckenberg

Member Price – $24.00
Non-member price – $29.00

Travel back in time to what was once known as Big Bend Country in southwestern North Dakota and experience firsthand the challenges and triumphs of pioneers from 1873 to 1899.

In his latest work, On Fertile Ground, author Larry Lee Kruckenberg reimagines their lives, based on real historical accounts.

Kruckenberg's personal connection to the region is evident in the authentic and vivid details that populate these tales. From conflicts involving Native Americans to the struggles of homesteading to the arrival of European immigrants, these stories capture the spirit of the era and the resilience of the people who lived it.

This unique collection of stories is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the northern Great Plains – particularly Dakota Territory – and is a testament to the power of storytelling to keep the past alive. Kruckenberg's previous books, which delve into his own family history, have been widely praised for their insight and empathy, and this collection is sure to be no exception.

Get swept up in the drama and excitement of the early days of Big Bend Country. Kruckenberg brings to life individual stories that were newsworthy at the time, and which collectively present a rich and compelling portrait of this famed region during the latter part of the 19th century.

Autographed Copy. Soft Cover - 511 pages.

07/24/2023

Another Convention has passed. Thanks to everybody that attended! A special thank you to our Board of Directors for putting it together. Another big thank you goes out to our numerous volunteers! The silent auction raised $2,861 which broke last year’s record. If anybody has convention photos, please share them underneath this post in the comments. We hope to see you all at next year’s convention!