Best-Kept Secrets: Brasserie Ciel at Villa Petrusse
Brasserie Ciel at Villa Petrusse offers spectacular views and a lovely garden. In June 2025, Luxembourg’s only 5-star hotel Villa Petrusse opened in Luxembourg City. The hotel and its Le Lys (The Lily) restaurant are located in a 19th century...
‘An American in Luxembourg’ Honored by Grand Duke
Mike McQuaide was awarded a medallion of honor for his role in last year's Trounwiessel. Luxembourg Legacy’s partner and friend, Mike McQuaide, known as An American in Luxembourg, recently received a medallion of honor for his significant role in the grand...
Family Remembers Ancestor’s Historic Journey
Last month, sisters Sarah and Katelyn Freiberger, of Lexington, South Carolina, traveled to Luxembourg to apply for citizenship accompanied by their parents Sherri and Eric. What made the family’s trip extra special...
Dual Citizen Insights
How future descendants benefit from Luxembourg dual citizenship New Luxembourg citizen John, of Edwardsville, Illinois. John, his sons and grandchildren—all new Luxembourg citizens. Did you know that when you attain Luxembourg dual citizenship it...
Genealogy Corner
Add visual history to your family gravestones It is said that a picture paints a thousand words. This is true even on gravestones. Kevin Wester, of Luxembourg Legacy, recently added three photographic images to his parents Bert...
Noteworthy Dual Citizen John Holden
John Holden (right) with Marc Zimer, a teacher in Luxembourg and vice president of the Roots and Leaves Society, at the University of Luxembourg. The two hope to collaborate with the university in the year ahead to preserve Luxembourg heritage and foster relationships...
WWII Historian Gaul Receives Order of Merit – Officer Class
Roland Gaul, founder of the National Military Museum in Diekirch, Luxembourg, recently received the Order of Merit – Officer Class from Grand Duke Guillaume. The award was presented to Gaul for his exceptional work in...
Settlement Spotlight: Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Mine in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, circa 1910. By Kevin Wester The main focus on Luxembourgers in Wisconsin is typically the large, early settlements in Ozaukee and Sheboygan counties as well as La Crosse County. One often overlooked and rarely documented Luxembourg...
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