The Hermann Monument Society
Is dedicated to the conservation, interpretation, promotion,
and development of the Hermann Monument
in New Ulm, Minnesota, an official symbol
recognizing the great achievements of Germanic-Americans
Who was Hermann (Arminius)?
Hermann (Arminius), a Cheruscan chieftain negotiated an alliance of the Marsi, Bructeri, and Chatti tribes with his own warriors to defend Germania from Roman conquest. In September of 9 AD, Arminius' cunning strategy led to the ambush and defeat of the 17th, 18th, and 19th legions of imperial Rome under the command of Publius Quinctilius Varus. This running battle, fought in the midst of the Teutoburg Forest ended abruptly in the Narrows near the Kalkriese Berg initiating a change in Tiberius Caesar's foreign policy. Although Caesar sent eight more legions to Germania, Arminius and his brave warriors continued their fight for freedom. Increasing casualties and a dwindling treasury during subsequent battles between Arminius and Germanicus Caesar eventually convinced Tiberius to abandon Germania in 17 AD.
With no common foe the alliance faltered; inter-tribal strife and jealousy led to Arminius' assassination by his own kinfolk.
"We must tell our children and our children's children the story of the heroes of every land and every time who have given their lives, that liberty and fraternity and equality might survive among men."
Governor David Marston Clough-
Dedication of Hermann Monument
September 26, 1897
Present...
Hermann & Thusnelda appeared at the Germanic-American Institute's WINTERFEST in St. Paul on January 26, 2013
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Tour the
New
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Daily from Memorial Day, May 28 through Labor Day, September 3; Saturdays and Sundays in May and September; Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays the first three weekends in October.
$2.00 per person. Children ages 5 and under admitted free with a paying adult. For safety reasons, all youth age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Monument will be closed for safety reasons during inclement weather and may reopen that day if weather conditions improve.
Reservation requests should be directed to Recreation Program Supervisor, 507-359-8343 or carrie.anderson@ci.new-ulm.mn.us
Thanks to our member's generous donations to our Paver Program the Hermann Monument Society installed:
* An Ornate Wrought-Iron Fence
* 4 Engraved Granite Benches
* A Granite Paver Walkway before Hermann's 2,000th Anniversary Victory Celebration September 17-20, 2009.
* A 97 figure Diorama of Hermann's Teutoburg Forest Battle
* "Marcus Maximus" a Roman Legionary display
Continuing our popular Paver Program HMS is currently gathering funding for:
* A Second Granite Paver Walkway
* A Kaiser Wilhelm II Portrait Lithograph
* A sidewalk on the exterior side of the new wrought iron fence
German-Americans
Learn more about early immigration, statistics, and notable accomplishments of Americans either born in German-speaking lands or their descendants on our German-American page.
Membership Program
Your Membership and support of the Hermann Monument, Hermann Heights Park, and the goals of the society are both invited and appreciated!
Future...
Double Anniversary Celebration!
125th Anniversary Hermann Monument Cornerstone Laying
&
150th New Ulm Battery Anniversary
Dear Friends:
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED to join the Hermann Monument Society (HMS) & the New Ulm Battery as they celebrate these anniversaries in
Hermann Heights & Harman Parks
Saturday, September 7, 2013
THE NEW ULM BATTERY is celebrating its 150th Anniversary and appears in festivals and parades as, "The only known complete Civil War era horse drawn artillery unit of its kind in the U.S.”
On June 24, 1888, the cornerstone of the HERMANN MONUMENT was laid. The Hermann Monument Society is planning festivities to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of that event. Funded by the Order of Hermann’s Sohns organizations throughout, the U.S. architect and builder, Julius Berndt Sr. completed the Hermann Monument and dedicated it on September 25, 1897.
Please watch our website www.HermannMonument.com
for updates as plans unfold for these tentative events:
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT & DANCING
THUNDER IN THE VALLEY CANNON FIRE SET TO MUSIC
AUTHENTIC GERMAN FOODS
SCHELL’S BEER & 1919 ROOT BEER ON TAP
HERMANN MONUMENT TOURS
VISITING DIGNITARY SPEECHES & REDEDICATION OF MONUMENT INTERPRETIVE CENTER
DISPLAYS & PRESENTATIONS: NU BATTERY & HERMANN HISTORY
FIREWORKS DISPLAY OVER HERMANN MONUMENT
Exciting, isn’t it! Please/Bitte join the Hermann Monument Society & New Ulm Battery for FUN, FINE FOOD & GEMUTLICHKEIT
We request Germanic-American Organizations and Visiting Dignitaries contact the Hermann Monument Society with official titles, names and addresses so formal invitations can be sent.
Best wishes,
Tom Furth
President, Hermann Monument Society
NEED A GIFT IDEA?
Our Defenders' Family Reunion Picnic
was a huge success!
The 2nd edition of
The Hermann Monument Society's
commemoration booklet is available.
It features defender family stories of the
US-Dakota War and Civil War veterans.
The Defenders:
Memories of 1862
Available for a donation of $15.00 with pick up in New Ulm, MN
or
add $3.25 Shipping & Handling
Contact HMS Executive Director
HermannMonumentSociety@Gmail.com
Hermann Walks Among Us!
In 2004-2005, the statue of Hermann (Arminius) was removed from its pedestal for refurbishing. Learn more about the preservation of this landmark from our Monument History page.
