When does the event take place?

The lecture takes place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM and is expected to end around 9:00 PM.

Where is the Black Book of Monument Preservation taking place?

The event location is the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern State Library Günther Uecker at Johannes-Stelling-Straße 29, 19053 Schwerin.

What is the entry fee?

Entry is free. Donations for the work of the German Heritage Foundation are requested.

How long does the lecture last?

The lecture lasts about an hour. A discussion with questions and exchanges is planned afterwards.

Is registration required?

Yes, registration is required for participation.

What topics does the lecture address?

The focus is on lost or threatened monuments from the years 2024 and 2025 as well as the current challenges and possible solutions in monument preservation.

When Monuments Disappear: Jürgen Hansen Makes Lost History Visible in Schwerin

Name: Black Book of Monument Preservation
Start: 2026-11-12T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-12T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Landesbibliothek Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Günther Uecker

When History Disappears: The Black Book of Monument Preservation in Schwerin

Monuments preserve more than walls, facades, and floor plans: They keep memories, life stories, and cultural orientation visible. On November 12, 2026, Jürgen Hansen, head of the local board of the German Heritage Foundation in Schwerin, will present the current Black Book of Monument Preservation at the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern State Library Günther Uecker.

A Literary Catalog of Lost History

The Black Book released in its second edition in 2026 documents exemplary monuments that were threatened or irretrievably lost in the years 2024 and 2025. The focus is on stories of demolition, decay, and inadequate protection. Each case study points to a larger cultural question: What does a society lose when historical places disappear from the urban landscape and the collective memory?

Between Memory, Architecture, and Social Discourse

Jürgen Hansen contextualizes the current developments in the German monument landscape and highlights the challenges of practical monument preservation. The Black Book combines documentary precision with poignant loss stories and shows how closely building culture, regional identity, and historical responsibility are interconnected.

Beyond the specific examples, the publication provides insights into the fundamentals of monument protection, structures of monument preservation, and possible solutions. Thus, the lecture is directed at literature and culture enthusiasts as well as people engaged in architectural history, urban development, and the preservation of cultural heritage.

One Hour Lecture, Followed by Discussion

The event offers a concentrated introduction to the topics of the Black Book. The approximately one-hour lecture creates space for factual contextualization and personal perspectives on the endangered monument landscape. Following this, there will be a discussion with the opportunity for questions, exchange, and further conversations.

Reading Atmosphere and Cultural Responsibility

In the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern State Library Günther Uecker, the art of documentary storytelling meets the solemn seriousness of historical testimonies. The literary experience here arises not from fiction, but from the compelling power of true stories: of places that disappeared, of decisions that changed history, and of possibilities to preserve cultural substance.

Conclusion

Visitors can expect an informative and moving lecture on monument losses, cultural memory, and the future of monument preservation. Anyone wanting to understand why historical places remain indispensable for a society will experience an important author encounter with the facts and questions of the current Black Book in Schwerin. Attendance is free, registration is required.