The American/Schleswig-Holstein Heritage Society was founded January 8, 1989, by a group of people interested in preserving and promoting the heritage of Schleswig-Holstein in the U.S. Toward that end, ASHHS encourages cultural exchange, promotes family research and genealogical exchange, encourages the study of the languages and dialects of Schleswig-Holstein, and holds conferences, seminars, lec
tures and programs relating to the above objectives. ASHHS is the only German-American organization in the world that is dedicated exclusively to promoting and preserving Schleswig/Holstein Heritage.