In November, Apeldoorn will host no fewer than two national conferences: the National Monuments Conference and the Reuvensdagen, the national archaeology conference. With Apeldoorn currently celebrating its heritage, the council invites you to discover our history too. Through special excursions and activities, you’ll learn about the stories behind our city, villages and landscape.
On Thursday 12 November, the National Monuments Conference will take place at the Orpheus Theatre. Under the theme ‘Through different eyes – the value of heritage’, professionals and enthusiasts will come together to share ideas about the future of monuments. This will be followed by the Reuvensdagen on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 November. The focus there will be on archaeology: what do finds and traces in the ground tell us about our past?
Peter Messerschmidt, Councillor for Culture and Heritage: “I am proud that Apeldoorn has been chosen to host these two national conferences. It shows just how much our municipality has to offer in terms of heritage. From Paleis Het Loo and Radio Kootwijk to watermills, industrial heritage and centuries-old traces in the landscape. That history belongs to us all. That’s why I think it’s wonderful that local residents can also take part in the excursions. Come along and discover the story behind places you may have been passing by for years.”
Peter Drenth, Member of the Provincial Executive of Gelderland: “The Heritage Congress and the Reuvensdagen are key forums for professionals in heritage conservation and archaeology. The exchange of knowledge – including on public archaeology – helps us to better preserve our heritage and bring it to life. Monuments, archaeological finds, historic landscapes and traditions tell the stories of a region. Stories that bring people together, strengthen identity and show where we come from. That is what makes heritage valuable to our society.”
On Wednesday 11 November from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm Among other things, you can stroll through the historic city centre, cycle past watermills or discover the industrial heritage of the Apeldoorn Canal. Or explore our royal roots on the horse-drawn tram, or take a trip on the covered wagon from Hoog Buurlo to Radio Kootwijk. At the Tea House in Park Berg en Bos, there’s a mini-festival featuring an information market about our heritage, hands-on activities and guided tours through the park and past the exhibition ‘The Great Story of Apeldoorn’.
On Wednesday 18 November from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm you can set off again. A number of activities are being repeated, but now you can also explore the archaeological treasures of the Veluwe by bike or bus, or pay a visit to the prehistoric village of HAPS. At the Tea House in Park Berg en Bos, there’s another mini-festival, featuring the Archeohotspot with all sorts of activities.
View the activities via the programme page. You will find a registration link for the excursions. Registration is not required for some activities.
You do not need to register for some activities, but you do need to register for the excursions, and places are limited. Please therefore register in good time via the registration link on the page.
Would you like to find out more about Apeldoorn’s rich history, or are you unable to join us on the tour? You can also go on a virtual tour on the website ‘The Great Story of Apeldoorn’.
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