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Structure

This website serves as a search engine for all available information about heritage from the Dutch Caribbean islands. The layout is as follows:

Information

A collection of publications, websites, links to external databases, videos, and other information sources for the general public, heritage professionals, and other interested parties. Here, professionals can find reference materials, tour guides can deepen their knowledge, and students can find information for their presentations.

Education

This section is aimed at teachers from primary to scientific levels and serves as a repository of teaching materials and methods in the field of heritage. Here, you can search by student age group and education level to find information that can be directly applied in lessons or lectures.

Activities

Heritage thrives when it is actively used, which is why it’s important to have an overview of both regular and special activities being developed in the field of heritage on the islands.

If you’re unsure about which category your question falls into, you can use the general search bar on the homepage to access all results.

Online Resources

Your topic might not be (yet) covered on this site, or you might be looking for more in-depth information. The following online resources may be able to assist you further.

Source research
Archives / libraries
Family research
Manumissions