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
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Group Requests for Reservations during non-scheduled monument hours should be made at least one week in advance of visit and may be denied for staffing limitations or other reasons. 2011 non-scheduled admission fee is $15 per hour with two hour minimum and $2 per person with ten person minimum. Admission requests in late October through April may be denied because monument is closed for winter. The
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!
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To All our
Members and Friends
Thank you So Much!
Your donations have made it possible for us to purchase an exceptional detailed diorama of Hermann’s Battle in the Teutoburg Forest.
Our new legionary, "Marcus Maximus" stands guard in our Interpretive Center.
ARE YOU A DIRECT DESCENDANT OF A CIVIL WAR VETERAN OR ONE OF THE DEFENDERS OF NEW ULM DURING THE US/DAKOTA WAR OF 1862?
The Hermann Monument Society is planning an exciting event to coincide with the US/Dakota War Commemoration
on August 23, 2012.
We cordially invite your family and friends to attend A REUNION PICNIC in Hermann Heights Park during the 150th Anniversary Commemoration.
HMS will honor veterans who served in the Civil War or defended New Ulm in 1862.
We will recognize defender families at this event.
Learn more about the US/Dakota Conflict & Civil War history!
We would like to hear from you
to record your
ancestor's history in a
Defender Family Booklet.
Please contact the Event Planning Committee
c/o Wendy Enter
hermann_monument_society@yahoo.com
The Hermann Monument Society promotes German culture nationally and internationally.
We especially want to recognize the contributions of Germanic-Americans.
HMS is offering the opportunity for families to share their story in a brief 1 page, single spaced vignette (“slice of life”) collection booklet. This PDF file containing 1860 census names of Adults of German Birth who settled in New Ulm and Surrounding Areas may be helpful in tracing ancestry.
The Hermann Monument Society will carry details of the HMS August 23rd event on this website.
Look for us on Facebook soon.
Visit www.browncountyhistorymn.org to watch I-Pod videos the early settlement of the New Ulm area, it’s people and events surrounding the US-Dakota War of 1862. The Brown County Museum has dedicated an entire 3rd floor to Dakota and early settler artifacts and displays.
Link to the official website for US-Dakota War Commemoration for information on this multi-faceted event. www.browncountydakotawarcommemoration.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.
