nov 18, 2024
Whispers of the Past – The Hidden History of St. Eustatius unearths the untold stories of St. Eustatius, a small Dutch Caribbean island with a rich and overlooked history. We embark on a captivating journey through the island’s timeline, from its earliest roots to the present day. At the crossroads of historical narratives and women’s empowerment, we shine a bright light on the often silenced voices of women, stories of strength, survival, and resilience that continue to inspire. These echoes of the past awaken pride in our collective heritage, connecting us to the present. Join us as we embrace history’s whispers to honor, heal, and pave the way for a more sovereign future.
The podcast is live from November 16th 2024 and releases a new episode every new week, for 12 weeks.
Episode 1
We dive into the early history of St. Eustatius, exploring its volcanic origins, cultural diversity, and why it’s crucial to tell history through a lens that includes women. This episode sets the stage for what’s to come in the series. With Gay Soetekouw & Raimie Richardson.
nov 15, 2024
Ready to challenge your knowledge and explore our historic area of Willemstad? Join our educational & interactive Digital World Heritage Scavenger Hunt! Dive into our inner city culture, history, and iconic landmarks. Every monument has a story to tell — are you ready to uncover them?
Gather your team (friends, family, and classmates), follow the clues, and compete for great prizes while discovering new facts and making memories! Let the adventure begin!
Scan the QR code to register or click the link below to sign up!
This scavenger hunt is an initiative of the Curaçao National Commission for UNESCO, Maduro & Curiel’s Bank, and Bario Food Yard.
nov 15, 2024
Met het Caribisch Denkboek voor 4 en 5 mei leren kinderen op Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao en Saba, Sint Eustatius en Sint Maarten over de lokale geschiedenis van de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Dit lesmateriaal gaat over herdenken en vieren, oorlog en vrijheid.
Tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog zijn de Nederlandse Antillen niet bezet, in tegenstelling tot Nederland en Nederlands-Indië. De strijd speelt zich voor de Antillianen vooral af op zee. Olie uit het Caribisch gebied is heel belangrijk tijdens de oorlog, als brandstof voor de vliegtuigen van de geallieerden. Duitse onderzeeërs nemen in het Caribisch gebied eilanden en schepen onder vuur vanwege deze olie. Er vallen ook slachtoffers, vooral bemanningsleden van olieschepen. In totaal komen ongeveer 160 mensen om. Op 4 mei worden deze slachtoffers op alle eilanden herdacht.
Niet veel mensen in Nederland kennen deze geschiedenis, maar ook in het Caribische deel van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden zijn deze verhalen bijna vergeten. Met het Caribisch Denkboek voor 4 en 5 mei willen we leerlingen vanaf groep 7 en 8 van de eilanden uitdagen na te denken over de Tweede Wereldoorlog, herdenken en vieren, vrijheid en democratie – en zo de herinnering aan deze geschiedenis levend houden. Het boekje is beschikbaar in vier talen: Nederlands, Engels, Papiamentu en Papiamento. Het Denkboek staat vol met illustraties, opdrachten en lokale verhalen en laat een deel van de geschiedenis zien die de eilanden en Nederland met elkaar verbindt.
In aanloop naar de herdenking op 4 mei 2024 hebben ruim achtduizend scholieren in het Caribisch deel van het koninkrijk het Caribisch Denkboek ontvangen. De bestellingen die nu geplaatst worden, zijn voor het schooljaar 2024-25.
nov 6, 2024
The Caribbean Capacity Building Programme (CCBP) is a long-term training program focusing on cultural heritage management and aiming to create a Caribbean network of heritage experts. They, in turn, can share knowledge, know-how, and expertise on the modus operandi of the World Heritage Convention and on heritage management in general. In 2011 this course took place in Curaçao and was attended by around 20 architects and heritage professionals from the region, representing Curaçao, Bonaire, Aruba, St. Maarten, Suriname, Guyana, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, Trinidad, the Virgin Islands, and Haiti.
The CCBP was conceived to respond to the needs identified in the Latin America and the Caribbean Periodic Report which showed that most of the Caribbean State Parties still lack the capacity and expertise needed to enable full protection and management of the present World Heritage sites (18) and to identify new World Heritage sites. The CCBP was endorsed by the World Heritage Committee in 2004 as part of the Caribbean Action Plan for World Heritage.
The CCBP is composed of a core and mandatory training module on the Application of the World Heritage Convention and a series of other modules focusing on the various aspects of management (tourism, historic centers, risks, cultural landscapes, and natural heritage). Each module lasts 30 hours and encompasses practical exercises, analysis of regional case studies, and discussions. The training modules are available in 3 languages (English, French, and Spanish).
Module 1: Application of the World Heritage Convention
Pina Grazia Piras
Module 2: Tourism Management in Heritage Sites
Ricardo Nuñez Fernandez
Module 3: Risk Preparedness
Herbert S. Stovel
Module 4: Management of Cultural Landscapes
Isabel Rigol
Module 5: Management of historic centers
Cristina Iamandi
Module 6: Natural Heritage Management
Enrique H. Hernández
nov 6, 2024
St. Eustatius, ‘ The Historical Gem’ of the Caribbean, is a small, but cherished island with a rich history and great beauty. The St. Eustatius Historical Foundation was established in 1974 to explore, preserve, document and educate the local population and tourists, about the history of this very special island. We strive, through educational programs, walking tours and presentations, to make our story known. We have, since our inception, sponsored archaeological and anthropological research on the island through many prestigious universities and scholars. This has added to the depth of knowledge of our history and our important place in the events of the 18th century. Now, with the establishment of the St. Eustatius Center for Archaeological Research, this has become a continuous learning process. This guide therefore represents our current knowledge of our beautiful island. We hope this will serve as an introduction to our great heritage, that you will visit our award-winning museum and our archaeological research center and begin to understand our great pride in the ‘Historical Gem’.
This walking tour guide will take us from the waterfront, up the Bay Path, through the major sites in the town to the St. Eustatius Historical Foundation Museum, one of the best in the Caribbean. In the center of this book you will find a numbered map of the walking tour. The numbers correspond to the sites described in this guide. We hope that you also take the time to explore some of the extended tours that we have included in the back of the guide, so that you can get a more complete understanding of this ‘Historical Gem of the Caribbean’.
