German Society of Pennsylvania

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611 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

The German Society of Pennsylvania, established in 1764, is a historic organization located in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood. With a mission to connect the Old World with the New, the society offers a range of programs and events, including a Buchclub, Friday Film Fest, wellness activities, and a concert series. Additionally, they provide German language classes, a library with rare book adoption, and rental spaces for various occasions.

As a hub of German heritage and culture, the German Society of Pennsylvania hosts annual festivals such as Bierfest, Christkindlmarkt, and the German Heritage Festival. Their historic building on Spring Garden Street houses the Barthelmes Auditorium, Joseph Horner Library, and the Ratskeller, among other spaces. With a commitment to preserving and promoting German traditions, the society welcomes visitors for tours and research, fostering a vibrant community for all.

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Katey M.
5/13/2025

We had a 75 person wedding here in April. Liesl and Annette were so wonderful to work with and the space is incredible! The venue was fairly priced, and we used one of their recommended caterers...

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Scott P.
2/25/2024

The German Society of Pennsylvania is the oldest German-American organization in the entire country, founded in 1764 and moved to the current location in 1888. As a history lover and especially...

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Retna S.
5/18/2019

This review is for Frankfurt in May. Upon arriving we were served with a tray of sliced of hard boiled eggs with the green sauce on rye bread. Also being passed around is bite size of...

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Phillip F.
10/12/2019

If you have German ancestry or interests the Society is for you. Its wonderful that many past generations have kept the society strong over many years. There are many social events, lectures,...

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Abbey O.
5/14/2018

My husband and I just had our wedding here over the weekend and it was fantastic. We got so many compliments on the venue.. everyone was in love with the historic building. Liesl was our contact...

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