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moat around historic prison

You feel the history of poverty in the Netherlands

The church was built in 1825/1826 as a water state church based on the model of the Koepelkerk in nearby Smilde. The church was intended for the Reformed inhabitants of the colony of the Society of Charity in Veenhuizen, who worshipped in Norg. Above the main entrance is a plaque with the text "On July 7, 1825, the first stone was laid on this building by the well-born Lady Rudolphina Wilhelmina van den Bosch, née de Stuler". The building was inaugurated on June 25, 1826.

The photo is not the prison museum, but the former Marechaussee barracks. Businesses are now located there.

If you visit Veenhuizen, don't forget to visit the fourth institution. That is the cemetery. Worth a look. There too, everything according to rank and position and buried according to faith according to faith. Protestants with Protestants and Roman Catholics with Roman Catholics. The prisoners in row and number. No names, a single stone placed by family, but prisoner a1 etc. Of course they know who is buried there, but that is and will not be made public.

This beautiful piece of nature is located between Veenhuizen and Westervelde. You can stroll along lovely paths between the (boggy) fields and enjoy extensive views.

Although the Fochteloërveen consists of a lot of raised peat, you will also find beautiful forests there, such as this beech forest. Listen to the rustling of the leaves and relax in the wonderful greenery.

Did you know that Veenhuizen is still a prison village to this day? In the National Prison Museum, which is located in a former work asylum, you can learn in an interactive way about dealing with crime and punishment in the Netherlands from 1600 to today.