POPULAR BOOK

THE SAENGERBUND 1853 - 2003

Written by
Hilde Cox and Trudy Gilgenast

This fascinating story is of Interest to Delaware Saengerbund members, genealogists, historians, sociologists, and anyone with a German background. THE SAENGERBUND presents a colorful history of the oldest German singing society in Delaware. The pages span the time from the first meetings in 1853 in Wilmington to the 150th Anniversary celebration in Ogletown in 2003, tracing the changes from a German-speaking choral society to today's multifaceted German American organization. History comes alive as the sauerkraut suppers at the German Hall, the festivals at Brandywine Springs, or the Oktoberfest in Ogletown are revisited. Information is gleaned not only about concerts, programs, picnics and outings, but also about the difficult challenges the members and officers had to face throughout the years as revealed in the Saengerbund minutes. The book, augmented and illustrated by other sources, answers many questions about the society and provides the reader with insight into a rarely told story.

The book is available for $30. Please fill out the order form, make check out to Delaware Saengerbund (DSB) and mail to: Treasurer, DSB, 49 Salem Church RD, Newark, DE 19713. Add an additional $5.00 mailing fee per book for domestic orders, (For orders outside the United States add an additional $15.00 fee per book.)