Heritage in the Veenkoloniën
If you are looking for a beautiful region with many unique sights, then the Veenkoloniën is the place to be. From an old captain's house to a real steam train, you can find it all here.
Museum Kapiteinshuis | Back in time
Pekela - ' Stap inside the 19th century' is the slogan of Museum Kapiteinshuis. From the moment you step through the door, you feel as if you have stepped back in time years. In this museum, it therefore seems as if the captain is away for a while but could return at any moment. The year of construction of the old captain's house is 1799, which can be seen on the studs under the front door that indicate the year of construction. On the posts are also the initials of the captains who had this house built.
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Veenkoloniaal Museum | History in national monument
Veendam - In a special and monumental building sits the Veenkoloniaal Museum. Here, through the permanent exhibitions, you will discover how the Veenkolonien came into being. With exhibitions on prehistory, seafaring and industry, you will learn all about the rich history of this area - a story of the Veenkoloniën as the cradle of Groningen's coastal shipping and agricultural industry.
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Siep&Co - Industrial heritage
Oude Pekela - Wondering which 19th-century technological feats created an industrial revolution? Then pay a visit to strawboard factory Free & Co. The building itself is already impressive, but inside you will feast your eyes. A host of antique machines are on display here, some of them still working. The oldest part of the factory houses the Siep & Co foundation. They keep the industrial history of the Veenkoloniën alive. In the engine house, for instance, you can find a unique 1929 Stork steam engine, complete with gigantic flywheel. Not hard to imagine how much noise and steam the machine must have caused.
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Jatrie | All hands on deck
Stadskanaal - Come on board! The Jatrie is an old barge and has been converted into a museum. Every first Saturday of the month, you can browse around for free from 1pm to 4pm. The ship is moored at the Oosterkade in Stadskanaal. It also holds regular exhibitions. A fun outing for young and old!
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Museumspoorlijn STAR | Old rail network
Stadskanaal - On the border of Groningen and Drenthe, you will find museumspoorlijn STAR. Here you go back in time and experience a unique train journey between Stadskanaal and Veendam. A tip for the real train lovers among us. At the station you will also find a museum with an extensive exhibition on the history of the railway.
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