Switzerland in the USASwitzerland and Midwest Connections: The Gratiot Family — Early Swiss Pioneers in the MidwestWelcome to the History Blog featuring the connections between Switzerland and the Midwest. I am Joerg Oberschmied, Deputy Consul General…5 min read·Oct 20, 2023----
Switzerland in the USASwitzerland & Midwest Connections: J. A. Holzer — Tiffany’s Brilliant Swiss ArtistWelcome to the History Blog featuring the connections between Switzerland and the Midwest. I am Joerg Oberschmied, Deputy Consul General…4 min read·Sep 6, 2023----
Switzerland in the USASwitzerland and Midwest Connections: Highland - New Switzerland in IllinoisWelcome to the History Blog featuring the connections between Switzerland and the Midwest. I am Joerg Oberschmied, Deputy Consul General in…4 min read·Jul 10, 2023----
Switzerland in the USASwitzerland and Midwest Connections: Carl Lutz — the Midwestern yearsWelcome to the History Blog featuring the connections between Switzerland and the Midwest. I am Joerg Oberschmied, Deputy Consul General in…4 min read·May 25, 2023----
Switzerland in the USABreaking the Ice: Switzerland’s Growing Presence in the NHLThe 2023 National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs have just begun and among the 16 teams vying for hockey’s most important trophy, the Stanley…6 min read·Apr 28, 2023----
Switzerland in the USASwitzerland and Midwest Connections: Theodore Wirth — Splendid parks for the peopleWelcome to the History Blog featuring the connections between Switzerland and the Midwest. I am Joerg Oberschmied, Deputy Consul General…4 min read·Apr 13, 2023----
Switzerland in the USASwitzerland and Midwest Connections: Ovomaltine: Switzerland’s Iconic Malt BeverageWelcome to the newly created History Blog featuring the connections between Switzerland and the Midwest. I am Joerg Oberschmied, Deputy…3 min read·Mar 15, 2023----
Switzerland in the USASwitzerland and Midwest Connections: Shwitzer The Swiss German of the MidwestWelcome to the History Blog featuring the connections between Switzerland and the Midwest. I am Joerg Oberschmied, Deputy Consul General in…8 min read·Feb 22, 2023----
Switzerland in the USASwitzerland and Midwest Connections: Swiss American Reflections — A Conversation with Robert LutzWelcome to the History Blog featuring the connections between Switzerland and the Midwest. I am Joerg Oberschmied, Deputy Consul General…7 min read·Jan 17, 2023----
Switzerland in the USAThe Repatriation of IncunablesDuring the Second World War, a historic and invaluable medieval book vanished from Switzerland and eventually resurfaced in New York City…6 min read·Dec 9, 2022----