Last Updated: July 26, 2010

           The Bentheimers International Society is dedicated to preserving the history of emigrants from the county of Bentheim, Germany. It is also directed to the furthering of connections between the descendants of those emigrants and the present day county of Bentheim.

 

A WELCOME TO HIS HIGHNESS, THE COUNT OF BENTHEIM!

     Christian, Fürst zu Bentheim und Steinfurt has joined the Bentheimers International Society.  We would like to extend a warm welcome to the Count as a member of the Society.

THE CASTLE OF BENTHEIM

          You are invited to take a pictorial tour of the castle.  Click on: The Castle.

 

COLLECTION OF LETTERS PUBLISHED

     The first volume of letters between Bentheim and her emigrants is now available.  Click on Letters to find out more.

 

GRAFSCHAFT BENTHEIM AND HER EMIGRANTS

     The first book published by Swenna Harger and Loren Lemmen is available for purchase.  Thanks to C.J. Handlogten, a very thorough preview of the book is possible.  To see these pages click on Grafschaft Bentheim and Her Emigrants for more information.

 

German Heritage Tour, 2008

     Share the experience the "American Bentheimers" made to the ancestral home in 2008: Tour

 

TOUR BENTHEIM IN 2011!!!

       The Society is looking forward to a possible trip to Bentheim in the spring of 2011.  Stay tuned for more information!

 

Annual Fall Picnic

       The 2010 picnic will take place August 21 at Central Avenue Christian Reformed Church in Holland, Michigan.    It will start at 12PM.  Email us at bisATdialogos-studiesDOTcom for more information. 

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       There will be a special brunch Saturday, August 14, at 9:30AM to welcome Elke and Heiner Stentenback from Bentheim.  This will take place at the Trestle Stop in Hamilton, Michigan.  Again, email us at bisATdialogos-studiesDOTcom for more information. 

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The Society desires

to wish Gerrit Schippers

HAPPY  

BIRTHDAY!!!!!

March 24