When does the event take place?

On May 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus in Schwerin.

What is the admission fee?

The admission fee is 2 Euros. Club members have free admission.

Who is giving the lecture?

Dr. Bernd Kasten, head of the Schwerin City Archives, will lecture this evening.

What is the content about?

The focus is on a special aspect of Mecklenburg's colonial history and the story of people from Africa who were brought to Mecklenburg.

Is the venue barrier-free?

Yes, the rooms in the Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus are barrier-free and there is an accessible restroom.

Where is the venue located?

At Puschkinstraße 12, 19055 Schwerin, in the Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus.

A rare evening about colonial history, memory, and Schwerin's cultural depth

Name: Afrikaner in Mecklenburg - where they came from, what became of them
Start: 2026-05-27T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-27T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus

An evening with historical depth at the Kulturforum Schwerin

At Forum.STADT.Geschichte, Dr. Bernd Kasten opens a view into a chapter of Mecklenburg's colonial history that long stood on the periphery of public memory. The reading or lecture on May 27, 2026, at the Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus connects historical research with a compelling author encounter and makes visible how closely local history, global interconnections, and personal life paths intertwine.

History that withstands contradiction

Under the title Africans in Mecklenburg in the first quarter of the 20th century, it deals with people from Africa who arrived in Mecklenburg since the end of the 19th century through explorers, colonial officials, and Duke Adolf Friedrich. The lecture traces how they were perceived in Schwerin, Raben Steinfeld, and Rostock and what paths their lives took. This perspective imparts literary quality to the evening: not as a novel but as a precisely narrated historical narration.

Reading atmosphere in the historical Kulturforum

The Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus is one of the special addresses in the Schwerin cultural scene. The historic brick building in the Schelfstadt creates an intimate, focused atmosphere for lectures, readings, and cultural-historical formats. Those who listen here experience the art of language and research in a space that breathes history itself. The combination of a monument, urban archive expertise, and public discourse makes the evening a serious literary-cultural experience.

Why this lecture is important

Bernd Kasten, head of the Schwerin City Archives, represents authoritative storytelling from direct experience. His research opens access to themes such as colonial history, memory culture, and urban identity. For an audience interested in literature, science, and historical debates, this evening offers a rare added value: it combines archive knowledge with vivid presentation and invites to read Mecklenburg's past anew.

Location with cultural depth and good accessibility

The Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus is centrally located at Puschkinstraße 12 and offers barrier-free access as well as an accessible restroom. The venue is suitable for concentrated listening, for conversations after the lecture, and for visitors seeking culture in the historic urban space. With its hall, garden salon, and garden, the house is a place where science and the public meet convincingly.

Conclusion: An evening for those who don't like history polished smooth

This appointment promises a demanding look at a sensitive chapter of regional history, precisely presented in an appropriate cultural setting. Those who appreciate historical readings with depth, context, and conversation value should not miss May 27, 2026, and experience the evening live at the Kulturforum Schwerin.

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