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Colonies of Benevolence: Frederiksoord, the notion of the makeable human being and a makeable society

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About this experience

• Tour by e-car
• 2,5 hrs
• Group size: 2-10
• €53,00 p.p.

Frederiksoord is the location which formed the basis of today’s Dutch beneficent or benevolent society. A large-scale social experiment took place at the beginning of the nineteenth century. From 1818 onwards, the ‘Colonies of Benevolence’ purchased large, unused plots of land. Large numbers of poverty-stricken families and individuals were sent there from all over the country: to work in agriculture, to go to school and to learn discipline. The driving force was Johannes van den Bosch, a General with vast experience in the Dutch East Indies who wanted to put an end to poverty and who also believed in the social engineering of man and the landscape. Both private individuals and governments were involved. There was even crowdfunding in 1818.

Experience description

We meet up at the oldest building in the city, in the very center: the Old Church (Oude Kerk). We begin with a warming cup of coffee or tea in the charming cafe where I introduce you to the history of Amsterdam, cover the basics in Food History and refer to sources (old cookbooks, still life paintings). Next I will guide you through Amsterdam’s culinary past. At each stop, I will select a foodstuff to discuss in more detail: sugar, beer, fish, meat, chocolate… You will have the opportunity of tasting a good selection of typical Dutch food linked to Amsterdam’s past (sweets, herring, cheese, Indonesian treats, and more!). We will end the tour at a brewery, where we will taste different beers and enjoy more snacks. You will have gained knowledge about the (food) history of the city, have your fill of tasty delights, and receive a list of good restaurants and cafes to enjoy during the rest of your stay in Amsterdam!

For whom?

• History lovers
• Lovers of beautiful and quiet scenery
• Interest in Social entrepreneurship
• Those interested in living a healthy lifestyle and Circularity (Circular Economy)

This tour includes:

• Private tour guide
• A snack and a drink on the way

Location

Charme Logies De Nijenshof
Dwarsweg 15 8383 EP, Nijensleek

About

Renée

Renee
When we came to live in Southwest Drenthe, I was not aware of the history of Frederiksoord. I became curious about the monuments and the landscape, started to collect information and learnt about the utopian ideas of Johannes van den Bosch. His legacy has up until recently been neglected. Only in the last decade have we started relating and writing the history of the agricultural Colonies of Benevolence. I will take you on a ‘pauper-safari’ in an open e-car, starting where the Society of Benevolence originates.

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Book this experience directly or call +31 (0) 35 62 12 825 to personalize this experience.

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Frederiksoord is the location which formed the basis of today’s Dutch beneficent or benevolent society. A large-scale social experiment took place at the beginning of the nineteenth century. From 1818 onwards, the ‘Colonies of Benevolence’ purchased large, unused plots of land. Large numbers of poverty-stricken families and individuals were sent there from all over the country: to work in agriculture, to go to school and to learn discipline. The driving force was Johannes van den Bosch, a General with vast experience in the Dutch East Indies who wanted to put an end to poverty and who also believed in the social engineering of man and the landscape. Both private individuals and governments were involved. There was even crowdfunding in 1818.

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