Delaware Saengerbund and Library Association

The Delaware Saengerbund and Library Association, founded in March 1853, serves as a German American singing society and social club for newly arriving German immigrants. While choral music remains a key focus, the organization also promotes the study and use of the German language, culture, traditions, and customs.

Through its annual Oktoberfest event, the Delaware Saengerbund has become a focal point of the German community in Delaware, attracting nearly 20,000 attendees with Bavarian bands, folk dancing, and traditional German foods. The festival, held in the modern Munich style since 1979, celebrates German heritage and fosters a better understanding of the contributions made by German immigrants to American society.

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