Founded in 2006 as the successor to Lëtzebuerger Kultur an Amerika (est. 1989), Roots & Leaves strengthens ties between Luxembourg and the United States by preserving shared heritage and promoting collaboration in culture, education, and research. We honor the legacy of 19th-century emigrants and connect today’s communities through student exchanges, academic partnerships, and heritage projects thus keeping the Luxembourg–American story relevant, while encouraging dialogue, mutual understanding, and creating new friendships.
• Restoration of heritage houses: Marnach (MN), Sinnen (WI) & Gehlen House (IA) (1991–1997)
• Roots & Leaves Museum & Dooley-Wagner Research Center (Belgium, WI)
• Major exhibitions & events: Ellis Island (2007), Luxembourg Fest Wisconsin
• Book: Luxembourg–America, 19th, 20th & 21st Centuries (2015)
• Preserving Luxembourgish emigrant heritage like the Stone Houses Trail (B. Krier)
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• Conferences & cultural forums at Luxembourg Fest (WI)
• Exhibitions (Dynastie Luxembourgeoise, Grand Duke Jean)
• Discover Luxembourg tours for Luxembourg-Americans
• Support for dual citizenship requests
• Cooperations with schools & universities in Luxembourg and the Midwest
• Sister city partnerships (e.g., Junglinster–La Crosse)



