Traditions

Curling-Scottish

"Curlers" (large granite stones) that weigh about 40 pounds are slid across ice onto a target, it is a game that takes strength as well as skill.

Ring Riding-German

Saengerbund (songfest)-German

Dachsund Races-German

St. Andrew's Society (Burns Club)-Scottish

St. Andrew's was a society whose object was to "keep alive the memory of Scotland, her manners and customs, literature and games".  St. Andrew's society changed into the Burns' Club around 1891.

AHEPA mens group

The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association.  The group was formed in 1922 to promote loyalty to the United States and to keep the Greek traditions such as music and dance.

Liederkranz-German

Historical photos courtesy of Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer

Founded in 1870, the Liederkranz was organized with the original purpose of preserving and promoting German culture.  The name means singing society and the bylaws said the club should promote vocal and instrumental music, literature and art.  While the Liederkranz was originally for  those of German descent,  by 1905 there were many admitted who were not German.

The Platt-Deutsche-German

The Platt-Deutsche was another German society, but it was founded for preserving the Platt-Deutsche language which was spoken primarily in the rural areas of Germany.   Eventually, the Platt- Deutsche turned into a fraternal society providing members with insurance and a death benefit. 

Buddism-Asian

A religion that studies the teachings of Buddha.

Greek Orthodox

The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox church was organized in 1938 and was built in 1941 on the corner of 10th and Lincoln streets, where it stands today.  It was more than a place of worship for the Greek community.  It was a place to gather and practice their Greek traditions with people from the same culture.  In the Greek church, Easter is a more important holiday than Christmas. 

In the Laotian culture the women weave beautiful cloth to make into dresses for parties.