By Thomas Blumann
The replica of the lastRoyal Crown ofPrussia from 1701 is anattractive museum piece. Such treasures are not to be found the theNörvenicharea. But the initiators of theHistoricalMuseum are sure ofthis: with the help of the local citizens, many a worthwhilehistorical object can be discovered. And such collectibles belonginto the NörvenichHistorical Museum.
Nörvenich/Düren (bpb)The town Nörvenich and its surrounding area near Köln inGerman should have its own historial museum. This idea will bedeveloped primarily as a private initiative by ordinary citizens.The mayor HansJürgen Schüller has expressly welcome the project, andpromised it the full officialsupport. This puts himon the right side, because many families who lived in the town forgenerations, have been wishing for just such a historial museum foryears. And those who are new residents in this beautiful area, willthis way find out, how it looked in the past.
The realization of the project is a long-termendeavor. But already now preparations are being made at theNörvenich Art Museum and in the European Art Foundation forreaching the goal. To this effort belongs not only the collection ofhistorical objects, but also donations of money, materials andservices.
„A historical museum can be assured of asecure and successful future only if the project rests on a soundfinancial basis", said the speaker for the curatorium, Kurt Arentz."It is the guarantee that also the future generations will becomeengaged in the preservation of the cultural heritage of our region,with its customs and the Christian traditions."
It would be a positive development, if the localDuren Bank financially supported this non-profit undertaking. Ahistorical museum in Nörvenich would also be in line with theendeavors of the local politicians Wolfgang Spelthahn (CDU) and GeorgBeyss, to bring new cultural life to this part of the county. Asuccessful example to follow is the Art Museum at the NörvenichCastle, known for its exhibitions of contemporary Europeanartists.
Mementos aresought
Already now the Historical Museum seeks donationsof antique objects of daily use, old photographs and books, maps,machines, etc. which remind us about the life of the people in thepast decades and centuries. This appeal is directed above all to theolder generation. It is right and sensible to bring old "familypieces" to the Historical Museum. In this way, they will be safe fromotherwise a certain end in trash containers.
You can order membership formsto join the circle of friends of the Historical Museum by writing toMuseum@europaeische-kultur-stiftung.org
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