Pommern Regional Group of Minnesota

Pommern Regional Group of Minnesota The Pommern Regional Group is a genealogical group researching their Pomeranian Ancestry. They meet Social time 1pm, meeting time 1:30.

They meet in South Saint Paul the first Saturday of the month.

Our next meeting will be Saturday, Feb. 7th at 1:30 pm at the Minnesota Genealogy Center, 1385 Mendota Heights Road Suit...
01/08/2026

Our next meeting will be Saturday, Feb. 7th at 1:30 pm at the Minnesota Genealogy Center, 1385 Mendota Heights Road Suite 100, Mendota Heights, MN.

Paul Sternberg will talk about Daily Life in Pommern using old photos and postcards from our vast collection and website. Some of the topics include agriculture, businesses and professions, religion, education, festivals, societies and organizations.

The Pommern Regional Group of Minnesota wishes to acknowledge the passing of Margie Deutsch. Margie was a long time memb...
01/07/2026

The Pommern Regional Group of Minnesota wishes to acknowledge the passing of Margie Deutsch. Margie was a long time member and past president of the PRG. She devoted her life to genealogy and helping others find their roots. For many years she cooked German meals for festivals at the German American Institute in St. Paul. She was helpful with deciphering the old German script. She will be deeply missed. Our condolences to her family.

Have a wonderful holiday season from the Pommern Regional Group of Minnesota.
12/17/2025

Have a wonderful holiday season from the Pommern Regional Group of Minnesota.

Christmas in Kreis Stolp: on Christmas Eve, we went to church by a sleigh with bells. When we came back, there was the t...
12/17/2025

Christmas in Kreis Stolp: on Christmas Eve, we went to church by a sleigh with bells. When we came back, there was the tree all decorated with gifts under it! A white horse (a large puppet), came in and asked the children if they had been good. Of course, the answer was always, "Yes!" The horse also asked if they knew their prayers. Then the children would recite them and receive a treat.

On Christmas day the gift that every child looked forward to was the Bunter Teller (colorful plate). It was a plate with candy, oranges, walnuts and hazelnuts. Often I would receive a new dress for one of my dolls at Christmas and my birthday. We ate roasted goose or smoked cold goose breast, also tortes and cookies.

Erntedankfest - Harvest Thanksgiving was celebrated in Pommern at the end of September or the beginning of October. On t...
11/19/2025

Erntedankfest - Harvest Thanksgiving was celebrated in Pommern at the end of September or the beginning of October. On the morning of the harvest festival the wives of the manor workers received gifts of produce from the manor owner. In the afternoon a colorful precession started on the road to the manor. Music led the way and the girls in festive colorful clothing brought the harvest crown. (Pictured, a rare photo showing the carrying of the harvest crown by the young women of Mossin, Kreis Schlochau.)

Upon the arrival at the manor, the owner welcomed the procession. The harvest crown was presented to the manor family with good wishes. This large harvest crown would hang in the manor until the harvest the next year. At the manor, a bountiful meal was served on a very long table. This mean was the owner's way of thank the workers for their labor. Later in the evening, the celebration was continued in the village tavern with dancing and music.

November 1, 2025 – Immigration Between Countries (Speakers – Jim Warzonek and Alicia Byzewski) starting at 10am. A joint...
10/28/2025

November 1, 2025 – Immigration Between Countries (Speakers – Jim Warzonek and Alicia Byzewski) starting at 10am. A joint meeting with the Polish Genealogical Society of MN.

The Pommern program follows at 12:45, about the Dar Pomrosa, a Polish sailing ship now a floating museum.

Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Minnesota Genealogy Center, 1385 Mendota Heights Road Suite 100, Mendota Heights, MN.

Modern Day Trips to Pomerania PolandMy reflections (2009-2025)Jim will talk about the changes over the years in travel, ...
07/25/2025

Modern Day Trips to Pomerania Poland
My reflections (2009-2025)
Jim will talk about the changes over the years in travel, attitude, research and some updated genealogy websites.

Saturday, August 2nd, at 1:30 pm at the Minnesota Genealogy Center, 1385 Mendota Heights Road Suite 100, Mendota Heights, MN.

Fun at Deutsche Tage today. A big thanks to all our volunteers!
06/15/2025

Fun at Deutsche Tage today. A big thanks to all our volunteers!

New excavations in Daber/Dobre Naugard, under the castle.
05/22/2025

New excavations in Daber/Dobre Naugard, under the castle.

Deutsche Tage (German Days) will be at the German American Institute on Summit Ave. St. Paul June 14 & 15! We will have ...
05/21/2025

Deutsche Tage (German Days) will be at the German American Institute on Summit Ave. St. Paul June 14 & 15! We will have a table there where we talk about German and Pomeranian Genealogy and we are looking for volunteers. You won't be alone and the food/beer will be great! Message me if you are able to help.

Sat. June 14
11am-1pm
Margie D.
Jim N.
Merlin S. - GGS

1pm-3pm
Barb N.
Kent A.

3pm-5pm
Barbara P
person needed

Sun. June 15
11am - 1pm
person needed
Derrick GGS

1pm-3pm
Karen H.
person needed

3pm-5pm
Janet M.
Paul S.

Stanisław Frymark, a Kashubia and history enthusiast, has died(Obituary from the Chojnice newspaper, and photos of the f...
02/06/2025

Stanisław Frymark, a Kashubia and history enthusiast, has died
(Obituary from the Chojnice newspaper, and photos of the funeral from Swavek)

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Stanisław Frymark, a Kashubian ethnophilologist, English philologist, educator, and lover of Kashubian culture. He died on February 2, 2025, at the age of 52.

Stanisław Frymark was born on November 7, 1972 in Brusy, and came from Leśno-Wybudowania. His life and activity were closely connected with Kashubia, where he settled permanently. There he founded the Kashubian Agroturistic Guesthouse and the Zómk Zôbòrsczi (Zaborski Castle) publishing house, which contributed to the promotion of regional literature.

He was not only a researcher and teacher, but also a writer, poet, photographer and painter. For many years he served as the village head of the Stoltmann Family Assembly, engaging in the life of the Kashubian community. He cooperated with the Kashubian Poles in the USA, Canada and New Zealand, researching the fate of emigrants and organizing lectures for their descendants. He also translated Kashubian literature into English, including works by Anna Łajming.

He was the author of the monograph Leśna, and his works and involvement in the promotion of Kashubian culture will long remain in the memory of those who had the opportunity to work with him.

The funeral of Stanisław Frymark will take place on Wednesday, February 5, at 12:00 in Leśno.

The Pommern Regional Group of Minnesota wishes to note the passing of Stanley Frymark today. He was a wonderful tour gui...
02/02/2025

The Pommern Regional Group of Minnesota wishes to note the passing of Stanley Frymark today. He was a wonderful tour guide to many of our members. He spoke German, English, Polish and Kashubian.

He drove many people around to see their ancestral villages and they were thrilled. He served as interpreter and researcher too. Everyone he helped had an amazing experience or wonderous breakthrough in their research. He brought concern and enthusiasm to each person's individual life journey. He will be missed and very possibly, irreplaceable.

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1385 Mendota Heights Road Ste. 100
Saint Paul, MN
55120

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The Pommern Regional Group is a genealogical group whose purpose is to stimulate interest in the genealogy and history of Pommern, to collect, preserve materials about Pommern, to provide a forum to share research methods and information and to further the researching of their Pomeranian Ancestry. They meet in Mendota Heights the first Saturday of the month. Social time 1pm, meeting time 1:30.