Museum De Proefkolonie in Frederiksoord tells the story of the Society of Benevolence, which founded a colony for urban poor here in 1818. The museum shows how residents of the free colonies lived and worked on the Drenthe heathlands. Frederiksoord is part of the Colonies of Benevolence UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Majoor Van Swietenlaan 1A
An exhibition at Museum De Proefkolonie examining poverty across different eras, from historical contexts to contemporary society.
Exhibition examining the logistical complexities of the Colonies of Benevolence and the repeated relocations of colonists undergoing re-education.
A self-guided cycling tour for children through the historic Free Colonies of Benevolence, with a route map and educational stops about this remarkable heritage site.