Another gathering of Germans in Montana

Fairfield, Connecticut (13 March 2017) Of significance to those whose descendants settled in the Yellowstone Valley 130 years later, three colonies were founded in 1767: Kautz (May 20), Dietel (July 1), and Kratzke (August 7).

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the establishment of these colonies, the Volga German Institute at Fairfield University is hosting an all-day seminar series at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Billings, Mont., on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Early registration (before March 24) is $30 per person; registration after that is $40 per person. Registration includes an authe...