Keep Up With Everything GACC

In World War II the USS New Orleans cruiser earned 17 battle stars. GACC members learned its history from Cory Graff of the World War II Museum.

The GACC celebrated Ira Milan, age 103, whose German band has entertained New Orleanians for more than 60 years.

German music from two bands highlighted the GACC’s Maifest Beer Garden on May 16. Beer, pretzels, brats, Prost!

It’s nearly time for the GACC’s annual Maifest Beer Garden. It’s on May 9: pretzels, brats, sauerkraut, German beer and two German bands. Prost!

GACC members enjoyed hearing Gretna Police Chief Brett Lawson speak at the March meeting.

When John Cooper Jr. spoke in February about his Canary Island heritage, he didn’t know he’d discover a new family member.

Judge Barron Burmaster talked about his family’s West Bank heritage at the GACC’s January meeting.

Frohe Weihnachten! Merry Christmas! Learn about German Christmas traditions and enjoy photos from our holiday party. 

Stop by the GACC during the Gretna Christmas Parade on Dec. 7 for pretzels, brats and beer. Don’t forger our holiday potluck dinner Dec. 13.

Baked pretzels were a favorite at both Gretna Fest and the GACC’s Oktoberfest, but grilled brats and German beer were popular too.

Oktoberfest festivals are coming! Are you ready to celebrate?

A highlight of the August 16 meeting was a talk by cemetery preservationist Emily Ford. On September 20: The Los Islenos community of St. Bernard.