Jan 21, 2025
Stichting Monumentenzorg Curaçao – Curaçao Heritage Foundation – was founded in 1954. The private foundation is the oldest and largest organization in the field of preservation of monuments in the former Netherlands Antilles. She has over the years been a great stimulator for the preservation of the built heritage.
Meanwhile, the foundation has over 120 monuments under management, including town houses, forts, plantation houses and even a former synagogue. Several of these were acquired when they were already in a dilapidated state and threatened to be lost. By now most have been restored.
Stichting Monumentenzorg Curaçao initiated Herens/cia | Erfgoed | Heritage to promote knowledge exchange and improve access to Dutch-Caribbean heritage. In collaboration with partners across all six islands, the platform supports the preservation and accessibility of tangible and intangible heritage through a comprehensive inventory of resources and activities.
Contact
Tel: +5999 462 3116
info@monumentenzorg.cw
Scharlooweg 13, Curaçao
Jan 21, 2025
Les Fruits de Mer is a non-profit association based in Grand Case, Saint Martin, dedicated to promoting awareness of the island’s unique ecology, culture, and heritage. Their mission focuses on educating both locals and visitors about the natural environment through various initiatives.
The organization produces a variety of publications, including guides, weekly wildlife columns, and activity books, aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of the island’s biodiversity. They also host free public events, such as the Migratory Bird Festival and the Endemic Animal Festival, which combine wildlife education with hands-on discovery and creative activities.
In addition to these events, Les Fruits de Mer operates Amuseum Naturalis, a pop-up natural history museum in Grand Case that has attracted over 10,000 visitors in two seasons. They create interpretive signage and exhibits to tell the stories of native animals and cultural heritage. Their work also extends to producing short documentary films that explore nature on St. Martin and the surrounding region.
Through these diverse efforts, Les Fruits de Mer aims to inspire appreciation for St. Martin’s natural and cultural heritage, ensuring that its unique stories and ecosystems are celebrated and preserved for generations to come.
Contact
Whatsapp: +590-690-88-56-42
info@lesfruitsdemer.com
Amuseum Naturalis:
The Old House
3XJF+392, Route de, Quartier D’Orléans 97150,
St. Martin
Jan 21, 2025
Cas di Cultura is Aruba’s National Theater and Cultural Center since 1958.
In 1949, after recognizing a great need for a center where art and culture could be practiced, a group of local cultural associations, led by the Cultureel Centrum Aruba, joined forces to develop Aruba’s first Cultural Center. Together, the associations founded the Stichting Schouwburg Aruba (SSA): a foundation specifically aimed at building the cultural center in order to secure the development, continuation, and promotion of art and culture in Aruba.
The center first opened its doors on November 15, 1958, under the name Cultureel Centrum (Dutch for “Cultural Center”). Later, the foundation adopted its present name Cas di Cultura (Papiamento for “House of Culture”). To this day, Cas di Cultura is owned and managed by SSA. Throughout the years, the foundation has seen many members, including professionals in a variety of fields, all dedicated to ensuring the sustainability of Aruba’s only theater. In recent years, the foundation has broadened its mission by initiating projects that – in addition to being entertaining – are focused on cultural and artistic education. By doing so, Cas di Cultura hopes to further engage the Aruban community, particularly the younger generation, to admire, preserve, and share Aruba’s culture and the arts in general.
Contact
Tel: +297 5821010
Whatsapp: +297 5636105
Stichting Schouwburg Aruba
Vondellaan 2, Oranjestad,
Aruba
Jan 21, 2025
Archivo Nacional Aruba (ANA) ta e departamento di Gobierno cu ta encarga pa warda, cuida y proteha e archivo di Gobierno cu tin un balor historico pa Aruba. Banda di e archivo di Gobierno, ANA tin tambe un coleccion di archivo di instancia- y of persona(nan) particular. Den e coleccion di archivo na Archivo Nacional Aruba tin material original y autentico warda. E material ta documento, mapa, potret y material audio-visual cu hunto ta forma e ‘memoria nacional y herencia cultural’ di nos pais.
“Bo centro di documentacion y informacion”
“Bo coneccion cu nos historia”
The National Archives of Aruba (ANA) is the government department responsible for storing, safeguarding, and protecting government archives that have historical value for Aruba. In addition to government archives, ANA also has a collection of archives from various institutions and private individuals. In the collection of archives at the National Archives of Aruba, there is original and authentic material stored. The material includes documents, maps, photographs, and audio-visual material that together form the “national memory and cultural heritage” of our country.
“Your documentation and information center”
“Your connection with our history”
Archivo Nacional Aruba
Sabana Blanco 60
Oranjestad
Aruba (Dutch Caribbean)
Tel: (+297) 583 4880
Email: info@ana.aw
Jan 21, 2025
The Saba Heritage Center, also known as the Saba Archaeological Center (SABARC), is a non-profit organization based in Windwardside, Saba, dedicated to preserving and promoting the island’s cultural heritage through archaeological research and outreach initiatives.
Their mission is to safeguard Saba’s history while engaging the local community in its preservation. SABARC places a strong emphasis on preservation and documentation, ensuring that the island’s cultural and historical treasures are maintained and shared with future generations. A key part of their work is involving the island’s youth in archaeological research and heritage management. By participating in real-world projects, young people not only discover their own history but also gain an interest in the sciences and social sciences beyond the classroom.
In addition to its research initiatives, the Saba Heritage Center hosts exhibitions and displays that showcase the island’s history and culture, creating opportunities for the community and visitors to engage with Saba’s unique heritage. Through these efforts, the center plays a vital role in celebrating and protecting the legacy of this small yet historically rich island.
Contact information:
T. +599 416 2833
E. director@sabarc.org
