Announcements & Events

Steamer Henny Woermann while in Lome, Togo, 26 March 1912

“Wilhelmshavener Issue” cancelled in Münster, 25 November 1901

Announcements

(New!) New resource available to members

Added a new resource that Oliver Wyrtki has revived from the archives – the GCCG’s list of known philateic addresses used on colonial mail.  Members can access the list directly here, or from the link on the Online Resources page.

Latest issue of Vorläufer uploaded

The August 2025 issue of Vorläufer is now available in the Vorläufer Archives.

Soliciting Journal Articles

We are currently seeking articles for the next issue of Vorläufer.  If you have an idea for a topic or a completed article for publication, please contact Oliver Wyrtki at the address shown on the Contact Us page, or contact the site admin through the form on the same page.

Reminder Regarding Exhibits & Presentations

Just a reminder that we maintain an archive of exhibits and presentations on German Colonial topics.  You can find the Exhibits & Presentations page here – also linked from the menu at the top of every page.  If you have digital copy of an exhibit or presentation that you would like to share with the community for everyones education and enjoyment, please contact Jed Dorman at the address shown on the Contact Us page or through the form on the same page.

“Wilhelmshavener Issue” cancelled in Münster, 25 November 1901

Upcoming Events

Quarterly Zoom Meetings

We hold Zoom meetings at least once a quarter.  For details on the next meeting, keep an eye on this space or contact Oliver Wyrtki at the address shown on the Contact Us page, or contact the site admin through the form on the same page.

We will be having our next Show and Tell on TBD at TBD.  Contact Oliver Wyrtki for details or to receive a Zoom invite.

In-Person Meeting

Our next in-person meeting is TBD.

German-American Salon set for Boston 2026

The German-American Salon for Boston 2026 is officially set. Plans are underway for a joint meeting with the BDPh and ArGe Kolonial.

GPS Zoom Meetings

The Germany Philatelic Society (our parent organization) has also started to hold online meetings via Zoom. Please visit their website for further details.  The next meeting will be the TBD.

Tsingtau, Kiautschou, 10 July 1914, with Russian Censorship