The oldest Luxembourg society in existence today, the Luxembourg Brotherhood of America (LBA), is a great way to learn about happenings in Luxembourg and in Luxembourg communities throughout the United States.  

Founded in Chicago in 1887, the LBA was organized in sections in various parts of the United States managed by a board of directors called the Grand Lodge. At one point there were more than 20 sections. Today, four active sections remain.  

Originally, the LBA welcomed only men as members, while the women of Chicago organized several Schwesterbunds (clubs for women/sisters) in various parts of the city. The LBA has welcomed men and women now for many years.  

Each LBA section has a variety of social events throughout the year, the best-known one being the annual Schobermesse (German name for Luxembourg’s Schouberfouer or fall festival). The Schobermesse was begun by Section 3 of the LBA in 1904 and started out as a fair to show produce and flowers grown by Chicago’s well-known greenhouse owners and truck farmers.   

The LBA is also the proud publisher of the monthly Luxembourg News of America, which features information about Luxembourg and Luxembourgers in America as well as LBA news. It’s available as a hard copy or electronic newsletter. The hardcopy version has a yearly rate of $30 domestic/$36 international, while the electronic version is $25 domestic/$25 international. 

To subscribe, contact the Luxembourg News of America at luxembourg.news@gmail.com. 

“I highly encourage you to subscribe to the Luxembourg News of America,” said Kevin Wester, founder/CEO of Luxembourg Legacy. “It’s a fun, affordable way to learn what’s going on in Luxembourg and in American Luxembourg communities. It’s also a wonderful way to support the Luxembourg Brotherhood of America with its long tradition of fostering Luxembourg-American relations.”