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Welcome! November 2025

Portage County Cultural FestWelcome to the website of the Pommerscher Verein Central Wisconsin Corporation (PVCWC), which translates to The Pomeranian Society of Central Wisconsin Inc. 

Thousands of Americans have ancestors from the German province of Pomerania, or Pommern.  Pomeranians may be Wisconsin’s largest ethnic German group. 

The Verein (society) was chartered in 1994, to learn, study, research, share and enjoy Pomerania’s language, customs, food, history, genealogy & music. Our website highlights current and past Verein activities and accomplishments.

Please also consider joining us!  The Verein has meetings and events throughout the year to which you are always welcome, and many residents who live outside central Wisconsin are Verein members in order to receive our quarterly newsletter, Dat Pommersche Blatt.  Click here to bring up a membership form

PVCW’s Crest and Its Symbolism

  • PVCW LogoTree: North Central Wisconsin’s virgin forest
  • Griffin: The Greif, traditional symbol of
  • Pommern: Half eagle, half lion
  • Church: Christian faith in a new land
  • Plow: Our ancestors’ agricultural heritage 
  • Blue: The Baltic Sea, a central element of the Pommern landscape
  • Sunrise: Break of a new day

 

2025 Events

  • Tuesday, Nov 25: Sheepshead (Schafkopf) /Bring Your Nickels!

  • Monday, Dec 1: Platt Tied / Holiday Program & White Elephant Gift Exchange

  • Saturday, Dec 13, 9am-4pm: PVCW Library & Museum Open

  • Tuesday, Dec 23: Sheepshead (Schafkopf) /Bring Your Nickels!

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Do you have stories, thoughts, ideas, questions, comments, feedback? Email us at: datpommblatt@gmail.com