“They Came to America” – German Immigration Tour

Speaker(s):

Antje Petty

Location:

Pope Farm Conservancy, 7440 W Old Sauk Rd, Verona, WI

Co-sponsor(s):

Pope Farm Conservancy

Description:

Hear about the story of German Immigration to the area in the 1850-1870’s. Learn about why they came here, the “Push—Pull” dynamics that related to all immigrants, and the “Chain Migration.” Learn how they got here–by sea and by land, how they lived here and developed a new community in America. We will learn about who lived at the German cabin site at Pope Farm Conservancy, and how the First Lutheran Church (built in June 1866 and located at the corner of Old Sauk Rd and Pleasant View Road) was part of this German Heritage. Join us for this educational adventure at Pope Farm Conservancy and learn how many of these German descendants still live in this area! More information on the Pope Farm Conservancy Website