The Sacramento Turnverein Society was founded in 1854. When I was young our family attended several German dances and Oktoberfest celebrations at the local Turnverein Hall located on on J Street in Sacramento.
Trivia: The first Turnverein hall was built in 1811 on the Hasenheide athletic grounds, near Berlin. The organization emphasized gymnastic exercises, but it also had important social and patriotic functions. The Turnvereins were supported loyally by their members, and new groups were organized in other countries, including the United States, by members who migrated to those countries.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Sacramento Turn verein Founded in 1854
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R and I have been to the Sacramento Turnverein Hall the last 5 years in the Spring for the Natomas Performing Arts Charter School Annual Crab Feed and Silent Auction fund raiser. Our neighboor's daughter is a Senior there this year, this will be our last year for the great feed and watering event. L.
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