Switzerland and Midwest Connections: The Gratiot Family — Early Swiss Pioneers in the MidwestWelcome to the History Blog featuring the connections between Switzerland and the Midwest. I am Joerg Oberschmied, Deputy Consul General…Oct 20, 2023Oct 20, 2023
Switzerland & Midwest Connections: J. A. Holzer — Tiffany’s Brilliant Swiss ArtistWelcome to the History Blog featuring the connections between Switzerland and the Midwest. I am Joerg Oberschmied, Deputy Consul General…Sep 6, 2023Sep 6, 2023
Switzerland and Midwest Connections: Highland - New Switzerland in IllinoisWelcome to the History Blog featuring the connections between Switzerland and the Midwest. I am Joerg Oberschmied, Deputy Consul General in…Jul 10, 2023Jul 10, 2023
Switzerland and Midwest Connections: Carl Lutz — the Midwestern yearsWelcome to the History Blog featuring the connections between Switzerland and the Midwest. I am Joerg Oberschmied, Deputy Consul General in…May 25, 2023May 25, 2023
Breaking the Ice: Switzerland’s Growing Presence in the NHLThe 2023 National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs have just begun and among the 16 teams vying for hockey’s most important trophy, the Stanley…Apr 28, 2023Apr 28, 2023
Switzerland and Midwest Connections: Theodore Wirth — Splendid parks for the peopleWelcome to the History Blog featuring the connections between Switzerland and the Midwest. I am Joerg Oberschmied, Deputy Consul General…Apr 13, 2023Apr 13, 2023
Switzerland and Midwest Connections: Ovomaltine: Switzerland’s Iconic Malt BeverageWelcome to the newly created History Blog featuring the connections between Switzerland and the Midwest. I am Joerg Oberschmied, Deputy…Mar 15, 2023Mar 15, 2023
Switzerland and Midwest Connections: Shwitzer The Swiss German of the MidwestWelcome to the History Blog featuring the connections between Switzerland and the Midwest. I am Joerg Oberschmied, Deputy Consul General in…Feb 22, 2023Feb 22, 2023
Switzerland and Midwest Connections: Swiss American Reflections — A Conversation with Robert LutzWelcome to the History Blog featuring the connections between Switzerland and the Midwest. I am Joerg Oberschmied, Deputy Consul General…Jan 17, 2023Jan 17, 2023
The Repatriation of IncunablesDuring the Second World War, a historic and invaluable medieval book vanished from Switzerland and eventually resurfaced in New York City…Dec 9, 20221Dec 9, 20221