Frederiksoord Lunch Talk: From archaeological treasure to story

What exactly lies beneath the soil of Westerveld? On Friday 23 October, De Proef in Frederiksoord will be dedicated to archaeology, local history and art. A lecture, a historical lunch and an artist talk will also mark the start of a new pop-up exhibition by the province-wide initiative ‘Vondsten on Tour’: ‘Drenthe’s Depot Adventure’.

Especially for this occasion, unique archaeological finds from the repository are returning to their area of origin. During the talk, visitors will discover what these archaeological treasures reveal about the former inhabitants of Westerveld. The talk marks the start of a new ‘Vondsten on Tour’ exhibition, which centres on excavations from Frederiksoord. The finds will remain on display at De Proef for a further month after the event.

As well as the talk, visitors can enjoy a lunch inspired by the historical culinary traditions of Frederiksoord. Artist Caillyn Vos will round off the programme with an artist talk on how traditional crafts and contemporary art can contribute to historical awareness and connection. During this afternoon, the history of Westerveld will come to life in three ways: through artefacts, cuisine and art.