Last Friday, November 24, 2023, the Train to Culture between Berlin and Wroclaw turned into a moving stage, with Krzyzowa in the lead role.
The ride was titled "Breslauer Nachbarn - Neighbors of Wroclaw: Zu Gast im Kulturzug: Kreisau-Krzyzowa the Guest of the Train to Culture."
Krzyzowa was represented on board by a team consisting of: from the Kreisau-Initiative association - deputy managing director Elisabeth Kosek; from the Krzyzowa Foundation for Mutual Understanding in Europe - Memorial manager Dominik Kretschmann, vice chairman of the supervisory board Annemarie Franke and volunteer Nikola Witchorek; from the Freya von Moltke Foundation for Krzyzowa - director Anna Quirin; and from the Krzyzowa-Music Festival Deputy General Manager and Representative Paulina Schgmid.
Read more: Guest on the Train to Culture: Kreisau/Crossroads
Despite the passage of time, World War II remains a very important topic. It affects people's identity and international relations. Without knowledge of it, it is difficult to understand the present and explore the topics that make up the historical heritage of Krzyzowa. However, we note that young people coming to Krzyzowa have little knowledge of the period, while differences in education and the memory culture of different countries result in one-sided interpretations and a lack of sensitivity to the memory of others, making understanding difficult. Hence the idea for an exhibition that will tell the story of World War II, especially those chapters of the war that are particularly important for understanding the historical heritage of Krzyzowa, and for historical and civic education, education for peace, understanding, human rights and concern for a common European future.
The exhibition "1939-1945: Years that Changed the World" is being built right next to the permanent exhibition "Courage and Reconciliation," on the grounds of the former garden. The exhibition scenario was developed by a team of employees of our Foundation. The architectural and graphic concept was prepared by the Warsaw studio JAZ+ Architects.
Read more: A new permanent exhibition in Krzyzowa is being created!
Dear Drivers,
We would like to inform you that starting from November 6, 2023, there will be a change in the traffic organization on the section of Provincial Road No. 382 between Boleścin and Grodziszcz due to road reconstruction.
Please follow the signs placed during the renovation and exercise extreme caution.
Read more: ROAD CLOSURES ON THE WAY TO KRZYŻOWA!
Youth from Leszno (PL), Kaiserslautern (DE), and Odessa (UA) were hosted from October 7-12, 2023. This project, made possible through the financial support of #AuswärtigesAmt, was a wonderful opportunity to enrich international relations and promote values such as tolerance, cooperation, and openness to other cultures.
Participants had the chance to take part in workshops that not only expanded their knowledge of the history and traditions of their countries but also helped them understand the importance of European cooperation in the face of the challenges of the modern world.
Read more: Leszno - Kaiserslautern - Odessa, October 7-12, 2023
