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Schools
In tours and workshops for school classes, we would like to strengthen the interest and enthusiasm for democracy particularly among young people in intense and creative discussions about the past, present, future, and one’s own life world and provide guidance in a complex society that is constantly changing. Hambach Castle, as a place where democracy is lived, can encourage people to stand up for justice and freedom and encourage visitors to assume responsibility in society.
One foundation of an education in democracy is the debate whereby not only tolerance and respect toward people who think differently are practiced, but also the ability to change perspective and reflect on one’s own opinion. Historical places and original settings, such as Hambach Castle, fascinate, enrich the learning experience, and provide multisensory access to an education in history and democracy.
An exciting journey through time to the Hambach Festival! Just as back then, we walk up to the castle with flags blowing in the wind. In the exhibit, children learn about what makes May 27, 1832 so legendary, that democracy is not to be taken for granted, and that it is worthwhile standing up for one’s convictions even today. Touching and joining in are not only permitted but welcomed!
| Duration |  |
45 minutes |
| Cost in German (plus castle admission per person) | |
85,00 € |
In the workshop Up, up to the Castle! An Adventurous Trip to the 1832 Hambach Festival, history comes alive. The children are invited to don the clothes of the time and wave flags and join in the procession. After a tour through the exhibit, the practical part of the workshop looks at how they can put democracy into action. Each child gets to think about what is worth standing up for today just as the people at the Hambach Festival did. Accompanied by a drum roll, they call out their demands and discuss them together.
Booking request: zeitreisen@hambacher-schloss.de
| Duration | |
90 minutes |
| Cost in German (plus castle admission per person) | |
95,00 € |
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The adventure begins on a lovely summer day when Ben und Panthea the Cat of Hambach Castle are on a walk. Suddenly, the two young heroes end up on a fantastic trip through the two-thousand-year history of Hambach Castle from Roman times, through the Middle Ages, right up to the 1832 Hambach Festival.
The digital workshop is based on a children’s book by the same name. The author and illustrator, Petra Henke, leads the workshop and is helped by Panthea the Cat in the form of a hand puppet. In the workshop, not only are exciting stories told and pictures shown, there is also lots to do! Panthea the Cat asks herself and the children what we can learn today from the story.
Booking request: zeitreisen@hambacher-schloss.de
| Duration | |
75 minutes |
| Cost in German (plus castle admission per person) | |
75,00 € |
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The topics of the tour are the construction history of the castle, the events of the 1832 Hambach Festival, and the conditions and consequences. Here, it is not just simply about conveying knowledge but also about transferring knowledge to the lifeworld of the youth.
Anmeldung: zeitreisen@hambacher-schloss.de
| Duration | |
45 minutes |
| Cost in German (plus castle admission per person) | |
55,00 € |
| Cost in English and French (plus castle admission per person) | |
70,00 € |
The workshop includes a tour through the castle and the exhibit as well as a practical seminar part.
The following topics are available to choose from:
The Political Songs Then and Now
In the eventful times of the Vormärz (pre-March) and the 1848–1849 Revolution, many political songs emerged. They tell of the struggle for democracy, freedom of speech, and self-determination. Political thoughts of the time were also spread by songs, and thanks to these, we can “listen to” history. What about today? Are there still political songs? Together, we have a try at some texts on current topics.
Europe—From Vision to Reality
The thoughts of the participants of the Hambach Festival not only circled around the national unity of Germany, but also went beyond that and demanded an allied Europe. The impetus that started the Hambach Festival can encourage us to develop new ideas for Europe and to discuss them together.
The National Concept of the Hambach Festival Right up to Today—Proud to be a German?
One of the most important demands of the Hambach Festival was national unity. However, what does the concept of thinking in national terms mean in today’s day and age? Having the courage to voice one’ own opinion openly, engaging in respectful discussions with others, and exchanging arguments—that all happened at the Hambach Festival and also happens in this exciting workshop.
The Caricature—Art as a Political Medium Then and Now
We all are familiar with cartoons and caricatures that make us smile or even laugh. But a caricature can do much more than that. It aims to have an impact and prompt people to think. Together, we try to decode historical and contemporary caricatures. While the students create their own caricature, current topics are dealt with in a creative way.
Dr. Philipp Jakob Siebenpfeiffer—A Freedom Fighter
The focus of the workshop is on a man who is jointly responsible for the first step en route toward unity and freedom, namely Dr. Siebenpfeiffer, the main initiator of the Hambach Festival. Who was this man and what was his life like? We slip into the role of Dr. Siebenpfeiffer and in a passionate speech, we call for the demands that also impact and move our own lifeworld.
Anmeldung: zeitreisen@hambacher-schloss.de
| Duration | |
120 minutes |
| Cost in German (plus castle admission per person) | |
120,00 € |
