Ten Years Peasant and Emigration Museum

A photo compilation

On June 2, 2001, the Peasant and Emigration Museum officially opened its doors.

Opening
Opening ceremony. From left to right: Robert Dulfer, Director, Betsy Bonny, mayor of sister city Oxford Junction, Iowa, Mirek Hatle, Vice-Director Trebon Biosphere Reserve and Protected Landscape Area, and Vera Jindrova, mayor of the Jilovice Municipality

opening stroll wagon
A stroll through the village accompanied by music. In front, six of our visiting friends from sister city Oxford Junction, Iowa. Of course, you can also travel in style in an authentic horse wagon.

Restoring the Village Green and Playing Grounds

With a grand of the Via Foundation, the OSciety asked the vilalgers what they want to do with the old abandoned village green. The majority voted for restoring the playing grounds to have some possibilities for children to play. Villagers and youths worked together to realize this, with regional company Jipama donating some time and work with have ground machines as well.

deciding

hriste 5 Old games

hriste 4 dancing kids

Other activity and project pictures

A more complete photo album with thumnaisla nd larger images is now under construction. For now, pictures about recurring events like the Appel Strudel Day, season opening, and oter events can be seen on the pages for those event.