18 July 2023

The museum project "Telling and experiencing city stories" has generated great enthusiasm in Nordhausen and received a lot of positive feedback. Students from Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences are in charge of the project in collaboration with Nordhausen's Flohburg Museum. The students were able to welcome 13 participants. The barrier-free museum made it possible for everyone to take part in the project without restrictions and share their stories from times gone by.

Older people in particular were delighted to be able to share their memories with others. After exploring objects from the GDR era and more recent history together on the first day of the project, the students took the participants on a fictitious tour of Nordhausen with museum exhibits from the 17th - 19th centuries on the second day of the project. It was possible to create a pleasant atmosphere for dialogue during the first two days of the project, which enabled the participants to share their experiences and memories in a lively way. The events were rounded off with a sociable chat over coffee and homemade cake.

The three-day programme culminated in the presentation of memorabilia brought along, some of which were nibbled on by mice. The students listened intently to the stories of those present, including one participant who presented his old maths exercise book from primary school and another participant who presented part of her Nordhausen postcard collection. All participants share a passion for Nordhausen's history and are keen to pass this knowledge on to future generations. One participant put it aptly: "I think it's good that young people are interested in us."

The students from Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and Museum Flohburg, who are carrying out the museum project "Telling and experiencing city stories", were able to gain valuable practical experience and expand their skills through the project. The direct interaction with the older participants enabled them to gain an insight into their lives and strengthen their skills in dealing with different generations.

The success story of the museum project "Telling and experiencing city stories" has created a clear desire for its continuation. All participants were in favour of further opportunities to share city stories in order to preserve the valuable knowledge and experiences of older people and bring the city's history to life. The solidarity and pride of older people for their city are a source of inspiration and motivation for future generations.