Webinar Maritime Heritage: above and below water
Think along about how we deal with our maritime heritage in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom on Thursday 17 April 2025!
The Dutch Caribbean Heritage Platform is organizing its twelfth webinar, in cooperation with the ErfgoedAcademie. Our topic is the maritime heritage of the Dutch Caribbean. Together we will discuss what maritime heritage is, how it is researched and how we can present it to the public in the best possible way.
Practical information
This is what you need to know
- Startdatum
- 17 april 2025
- Kosten
- No fee
- Doelgroep
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heritage professionals, (provenance)researchers, policy makers, cultural heritage organizations from countries and communities of origin
- Cursustype
- Webinar
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All information at a glance
As islands and within the kingdom we were and are mainly connected by water. It is only in the past century that we also travel by air. Apart from maritime archaeology and legislation or treaties, as islands our history is maritime determined. Even our building blocks and roof tiles came on board as ballast. And the population of the islands also came by water: from Arawaks to Europeans and from escaped slaves to (illegal) Venezuelans today. The history of maritime heritage is told in very different ways: from museums to underwater trails such as on Sint Eustatius. There are also discussions: who owns the cultural historical treasures (sometimes literally) that are under water, should you bring everything above water to show the public? With this introductory webinar we want to draw attention to this category of heritage, show what maritime heritage is, how research is done on it and especially how we can show it to a broad audience.
Other questions?
We are happy to answer them! If you have any doubts, we can also help you choose a course that suits you.
What can I expect from this webinar?
Our guest speakers will show how maritime heritage is dealt with on the islands and in the Netherlands. They can answer questions and provide inspiration. In addition, there is the opportunity to discuss, bring in your own cases and share both good practices and challenges with each other.
For Whom?
Are you working as a heritage professional, in the museum sector, a researcher or advisor, or are you interested in maritime heritage in another way? Then we cordially invite you to participate!
Speakers include Pancho Geerman, director National Archaeological Museum Aruba, Stephan Smeets, director Maritime Historical Museum Curacao and Martijn Manders, Special Professor of Underwater Archaeology and Maritime Heritage Management at Leiden University. His research focuses on underwater cultural heritage management on a global scale and he has a special interest in in situ conservation. Among other things, he organized a training in Underwater Cultural Heritage Management in cooperation with the RCE, ICOMOS/ICUCH and UNESCO in St. Eustatius. In addition to his work for Leiden University, Martijn also works for the Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed (RCE) where he is head of the Maritime Program. He is also a welcome guest in popular TV and radio programs where he presents the value of the rich underwater heritage in an engaging way.
How can I sign up?
You can register for this webinar via the link register. Two days in advance you will receive a confirmation email with links to the Zoom meeting.
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