Berlin Colonial Society

The Berlin Colonial Society was a historical organization founded in 1887 in Berlin to promote and celebrate Germany’s colonial ambitions in Africa and the Pacific. It aimed to support colonial enterprises through research, education, and networking among colonial enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and government officials. The society played a role in fostering public interest in Germany’s colonial pursuits during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting the period’s imperialist attitudes. Today, understanding such societies helps us grasp how colonial ideas were promoted and popularized in Germany before World War I.