Swiss American Historical Society

This is the YouTube Channel for the Swiss American Historical Society. The Swiss American Historical Society (SAHS) was founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1927. It was established to promote the study of the Swiss in North America, Swiss-American relations, and Swiss immigration to the United States. Between 1700 and 1914, around 500,000 Swiss people emigrated to Canada and the United States. The SAHS encourages American interest in Swiss history and culture, unites those involved in genealogical research, and serves as a link between Swiss, Swiss Americans, and North Americans in fostering cultural awareness and mutual understanding.