Veenkoloniale Volksalmanak 38, Yearbook for the History of the Groningen Peat Colonies“

Alongside the familiar feature “A Fine Piece” and a selection of book reviews, this year’s almanac once again brings us the popular “10 x” feature — this time exploring ten remarkable grave monuments.

The 38th edition also takes us into the history of secondary education in Veendam, revealing how several teachers from that era went on to make their mark in the world of academia. We meet the followers and fellow thinkers of Domela Nieuwenhuis, and discover the story of a noble yet ultimately unsuccessful dream: the pursuit of a cooperative world.

An estate inventory provides the starting point for another extensive and fascinating article. And the almanac does not stop at the more distant past. Recent history also comes vividly to life — from the kniepertjes of Westers Bakery, which closed its doors in 2025, to memories of working at the post office in an age when carrying bags filled with cash from one post office to another was simply part of the job.

These are just some of the stories waiting to be discovered in the 38th edition of the Veenkoloniale Volksalmanak, a rich collection of history, memories and stories from the Veenkoloniën.

Supporters of the Veenkoloniaal Museum Foundation receive the Veenkoloniale Volksalmanak  automatically at home each year.
Discover more on the official website of the Veenkoloniaal Museum.

Overview of all articles:

Working, Daring and Winning
Unity Is Strength
Duintjer in Antwerp
Women at the Helm
The Ubbo Wilkens Fountain
A Fine Piece
Westers Electric Rolletjes Bakery
Secondary Education in Veendam in the Nineteenth Century
Northbound with the Tarka
The Oldest Photographic Image of the Veenkoloniën
Fellow Thinkers of Ferdinand Domela Nieuwenhuis in Veendam
Groningen Postal District, 1962–1975
10 x Grave Monuments
Book Reviews