Education
The annual 4th of July celebration by AmerikaHaus NRW e.V. as a symbol of German-American friendship.
AmerikaHaus NRW e.V.: Platform for Transatlantic Dialogue in North Rhine-Westphalia
As a dialogue platform and network organization, we bring together diverse stakeholders from both sides of the Atlantic. We facilitate an open, constructive, and critical exchange on topics that concern the USA and Germany, promoting transatlantic understanding. We are particularly committed to involving younger generations in these discussions.
Otto Wolff Lecture 2022 mit US-Botschafterin Dr. Amy Gutmann
A diverse public event program complemented by offerings for schools
We provide…
- Public lectures and discussions on current political and economic developments in the USA
- Monthly screenings of American films (with subtitles)
- Concerts, readings, and dance performances by artists from the USA
- “4th of July Celebration” for American Independence Day
- School seminars and workshops on US-related topics
- Excursions for students with the aim of German-American understanding
- Free virtual consultations on study and research opportunities in the USA for all interested youth, students, and their parents…and invite everyone interested to participate in our programs and actively engage in transatlantic dialogue.
11th Indiana Jazz Exchange with Cologne's partner city, Indianapolis.
From the “Window to America” to the German-American Exchange and Meeting Place
Originally opened in 1955 as a cultural and information center of the United States, the Amerika Haus Köln served as the “Window to America” for over 50 years: Especially in its early years, it filled a cultural gap in the city’s life with concerts, lectures, exhibitions, film and theater performances, and its own library. Together with other Amerika Häuser, it contributed to the rebuilding of democratic education in Germany after World War II.
Black History Month 2023
As a successor institution, the AmerikaHaus NRW e.V. was founded in 2007 on the initiative of Jeane Freifrau von Oppenheim, then Mayor Fritz Schramma of Cologne, and former U.S. Consul General Matthew G. Boyse. The organization is now active throughout the state with a diverse program covering current transatlantic topics. Funding comes from both public and private sources, with major support from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, the Federal Foreign Office, the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, and the city of Cologne. Additionally, we receive support from various municipalities in NRW, businesses, and individuals. We are a member of the Association of German-American Centers e.V.
For more information, visit www.amerikahaus-nrw.de.
