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October 2, 1973. The Hermann Heights Monument is a statue erected in New Ulm, Minnesota, United States. The statue depicts Arminius ( German: Hermann ), an ancient Cheruscan, but locals refer to the statue as Hermann the German.
Jan 26, 2016 · Discover Hermann Heights Monument in New Ulm, Minnesota: A winged-helmed, sword-brandishing tribute to German Americans.
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Known locally as “Hermann the German,” the heroic figure stands ready to fight atop a dome in Hermann Heights Park in New Ulm. A member of the Cherusci tribe of Germania, the historical Hermann (or Arminius, as the Romans called him) served in the Roman Army.
Hermann Monument. Hermann Heights Park is a very special park, located in the center of New Ulm and is home to Hermann the German Monument. This 102-foot monument towers over the city and depicts Hermann the Cherusci, the ancient hero whose army liberated Germany from Roman rule in 9 C.E.
This 102-foot monument towering over New Ulm depicts Hermann the Cheruscan, the ancient hero whose army liberated Germany from Roman rule in 9 A.D. As German immigrants came to the United States, the legend of Hermann as the father of German independence and a symbol of honor and pride came with them.
On September 25,1897, the Hermann Monumentwas dedicated before representatives from 23 states registered to attend the 21st National Convention of the Order of the Sons of Hermann. German heritage and culture were celebrated with poetry, music, song and dance, picnics and parades. A festival Hermann’s Brau beer was brewed for the occasion.
