"Let us remain ‘UNITED’ for in Unity there is Strength." - Frank Kirsch, 1966 💪 (ARTICLE II Purpose, of the Constitution and By-laws)
The name of this Organization shall be UNITED GERMAN-HUNGARIANS OF PHILADELPHIA AND VICINITY. (ARTICLE I Name, of the Constitution and By-laws)
The purpose of this organization shall be to serve the welfare of its members, and the general community, in the realms of Culture, Social Recreation, and Sport.
07/19/2026
5th Best in the World! 🏅
Our dancers had the privilege of competing at the Bayerischer Löwe this weekend and we are thrilled to announce that our Gruppen Team placed 5th and Evangeline Noel also placed 5th in Einzel (Dirndl 14-16 years old)!
Bayerische Löwe 2026
07/17/2026
What’s new?
07/17/2026
"The club was fortunate in that we had a man namely Mr. Michael Stumpf, Sr. who directed any number of operettas. All the roles were sung by our members. I only remember a few of the young ladies namely, Kitty Rack, and Teresa Kirsch. One operetta which was performed was called…” read the rest at
1920s & 1930s Entertainment, by Francis P. Weber From our “Monthly Progress” Archive: “Philadelphia German Hungarians” by Francis P. Weber from March & April 2005.
07/17/2026
A successful UGH shopping trip thanks to 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐞𝐫 🛍️✨
07/11/2026
07/11/2026
A Review of Schwaben Abend, by Michael Fricker, (from the Monthly Progress in 2013)
An Entertainment Review from 2013 about the first "Schwaben Abend" with Banater dance groups from Banater Trachtengruppe KV Esslingen and Singen in Germany!...
A Review of Schwaben Abend, by Michael Fricker, (from the Monthly Progress in 2013) An Entertainment Review from 2013 about the first “Schwaben Abend” with Banater dance groups from Esslingen and Singen in Germany!
It’s the American Way 🇺🇸
Happy 4th of July!
🎆🧨🌎🇺🇸🥩🍔🌭🫐🍓🍻
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07/03/2026
🇺🇸🦅As we head towards the 4th of July Picnics, See how our club did picnics in the old days:
"In the summer time, the club would have picnics on Schneider's Farm located in what is now called, Rydal, Huntingdon Valley. Since this farm was in a non transportation public area, the club would hire a farmer with a horse and wagon to transport our mem..." read the rest at
Picnics at Schneider’s Farm, by Francis P. Weber From our “Monthly Progress” Archive: “Philadelphia German Hungarians” by Francis P. Weber from January & February 2005.
07/03/2026
Good looking dancers!
For more than 150 years, this beloved Philadelphia German festival has filled Labor Day Weekend with authentic food, music, dancing, and traditions that continue to bring generations together.