Welcome, adventurers! Today you are challenged to take part in a thrilling city game in Zierikzee. Prepare yourselves for an immersive journey back to the 16th century, where the story of Cristobal de Mondragón takes a bizarre turn. During that time, the Low Countries, now known as the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, were subjected to […]
Vlissingen, 1637 In the cold morning mist of Vlissingen, surrounded by the sound of cannons, we, brave adventurers, stand before a perilous mission! The Spaniards have held sway over our beloved Netherlands and Belgium for a long time, but now we must stop them. Since the Revolt began in 1568, our country has fought against […]
Introduction: Although slavery in the Netherlands was not ‘officially’ recognized until 1620, there was already a trade in slaves through the Portuguese system. Dutch individuals served on Portuguese slave ships, and Dutch captains sailed with Portuguese permits to engage in the slave trade. Then, in November 1596, a ship arrived in Middelburg with 130 enslaved […]
Introduction During this walk, you will immerse yourself in Veere during the early modern period. Veere originated as a hamlet in the 13th century under the name “Campveere.” Over time, Veere was fortified with various defense structures, some of which are still visible today. It wasn’t until Veere served as a staple port for goods […]
Introduction During this walk, you will immerse yourself in the Middelburg of the Early Modern period, which also included the Golden Age (1600 – 1700). Middelburg was a bustling trading hub for spices, coffee, tea, and porcelain during that time. Not coincidentally, the Dutch East India Company (VOC) had its Zeeland chamber and a major […]
