| zuwent.nl | Oudheidkundige Vereniging Zuwent | The association focuses on researching and preserving the historical data of Zieuwent and Mariënvelde, which formed one community until 1932 in the eastern Gelderse Achterhoek. The website offers access to archive materials, photos, audio recordings, and articles about the history of the residents, parish history, the water church, the Second World War, and other relevant topics. The association emphasizes the unique culture and community spirit of Zieuwent and Mariënvelde, which has been shaped by their agricultural history and isolated location. | | village 808 history 7286 association 8562 | Oost Gelre → Mariënvelde 36 |
| manegeborger.nl | Manege Borger and Paardensportcentrum De Hondsrug Borger | The stable, founded in 1960 and active until 1980, was a well-known location for equestrian activities in the Borger region, where riders enjoyed lessons and rides. The website provides information about the historical development of the stable, including the fire of 1967, the period of growth under Gien Smeenge, and her life. Furthermore, the site presents photos, videos, stories and interviews with those involved, such as Freddie Thies, Jan Stoffers and Frédérique Spigt, and grandaughter Ina Knegtering. | Equestrian → Stables 629 | stable 768 horse 4337 lesson 5154 | Borger-Odoorn → Borger 288 |
| desmilde.nl | Historical Association ‘De Smilde’ | The website’s archive contains old photos, videos, newspaper articles, and other historical documents about life in Smilde in the past. The association publishes a magazine called ‘Levend Verleden’ and regularly sends newsletters to its members. The website contains an agenda with events and activities, including a summer evening, a trip to Elburg, and a lecture about Operation Amhurst.” | Orchestras → Fanfare Orchestras 244 | archive 2067 route 3425 history 7286 association 8562 event 45199 | Midden-Drenthe → Smilde 203 |
| dorpsarchiefnoordwolde.nl | Stichting Dorpsarchief Noordwolde | The foundation is located in Noordwolde and aims to share a selection of the vast archive with visitors. The website utilizes the ErfgoedCMS platform and is partially supported by Dorpsarchief Noordwolde. The foundation is seeking unique photo material and stories to further expand the archive. | Websites → Archive Websites 69 | archive 2067 foundation 6678 photo 7778 story 8285 | Het Hogeland → Noordwolde 152 |
| zwingelspaan.nl | Zwingelspaan | The site offers a possibility to visit the genealogical site Kwartierstaat Both-Wilhelm by clicking on an image. In the past, there was an English cottage garden, but it is now permanently closed and no longer accessible to visitors. The website provides the opportunity to view the garden online via an image. | Social Sciences → Genealogy & Family History 1403 | genealogy 543 collection 7566 garden 13129 | Moerdijk → Fijnaart 97 |
| sdgsintjansklooster.nl | Christelijke Muziekvereniging Soli Deo Gloria | The association is celebrating its 125th anniversary with various anniversary activities, including a taptoe on June 28, 2025, and a grand jubilee concert on November 8. These activities also include a street parade and various concerts and singing evenings. The association regularly organizes events such as concerts, a ‘Singing to Easter’, and a Maestro competition, often in the Johanneskerk or the village hall Sint Janskamp. These events are accompanied by organists and conductors. The website provides information about the history of Soli Deo Gloria, its organization and sponsors, and the possibility of contacting the association. | Orchestras → Fanfare Orchestras 244 | taptoe 18 music association 293 anniversary 670 concert 4409 event 45199 | Steenwijkerland → Sint Jansklooster 61 |
| kerkhofveendam.nl | Netherlands Reformed Church in Veendam | A database has been created based on cemetery records from 1850 to 1950. Photos of grave monuments are linked to this database for further study. The website offers information about the history of the cemetery, the graves of famous Veendam residents, and the war graves. | | cemetery 395 database 1153 history 7286 photo 7778 | Groningen → Veendam 896 |
| ijsclubblokzijl.nl | IJsclub Blokzijl | IJsclub Blokzijl was founded in 1896 and celebrated its centennial in 1996. The club offers opportunities for activities on the Havenkolk in Blokzijl, provided the ice thickness is sufficient. A highlight is the masquerade event that is organized, where participants skate in historical costumes and play old Dutch games. The club also organizes the Blokzijler Merentocht, a 35 km ice skating route through the Giethoornse Meer and the Beulakerwiede. | Ice Rinks → Ice Skating Clubs 218 | club 4225 | Zwolle → Aa-landen 30 |
| museumdedorpsdokter.nl | Museum De Dorpsdokter | The museum showcases the development of healthcare in the region, with a focus on the role of the village doctor. The collection includes items and stories about various professions involved in healthcare, such as physiotherapists, pharmacists, and midwives. Visitors can experience the history of healthcare through exhibited objects and stories about notable figures, such as Peerke Donders. | Visual Arts → Museums 2049 | museum 2002 healthcare 2316 collection 7566 story 8285 | North-Brabant → Hilvarenbeek 843 |
| veuraaltied.nl | Stichting Pandeon | The project, 'Veur Aaltied', will present a series of theatrical performances in 2025 in six Groningse and four Frisian villages. The performances are inspired by the life stories of residents who are buried in or near the local church, and are developed in collaboration with the villagers. Stichting Pandeon is the organizer, and the project uses local actors, musicians, and artists to tell the stories, with advice from Eeuwe Zijlstra (organ specialist) and Jaap Alkema (project leader). | Theater → Performances 649 | theatrical performance 59 organist 111 resident 3245 church 3439 | Netherlands → Groningen 23734 |
| muziekkapellen.nl | Stichting Muziekkapellen | The music festival in July in Waterland offers performances by various musical groups, such as The Hollywood Saxophone Quartet and Louis Swing Orchestra. The Stichting Muziekkapellen aims to maintain the music ensemble tradition in public spaces through performances and the presence of music kiosks in Amsterdam and surrounding areas. The music ensembles have a rich history, dating back to 1923 with the construction of four music tents by unemployed shipbuilders in Waterland, which are now protected as monuments. | Orchestras & Bands → Orchestras 1553 | music festival 24 stichting 481 performance 7586 | Amsterdam → Zunderdorp 731 |
| heemkundesinttunnis.nl | Heemkundekring Sint Tunnis | The website contains information about the association, its board, membership, and internal regulations. Various topics are covered, including archaeology, prayer cards, place names, history, genealogy, dialect, objects, photography, and exhibitions. The website regularly publishes news articles, e-books, printed books, and newsletters, including articles about local people, events, and family histories. | | genealogy 543 publication 2018 history 7286 news 15293 | Land van Cuijk → Stevensbeek 43 |
| grutje.nl | Boerderij Grutje | The Boerderij Grutje farm, originally built in 1889, was destroyed by fire in 2020, but the descendants of Grutje continue to operate the farm. The website provides information about the story of Grutje, the former farm museum, and the current focus on sustainable food production. Boerderij Grutje offers a range of animal and plant-based regional products in a farm shop, which is open on Fridays and Saturdays. | Food → Local & Regional Products 930 | museum 2002 farm 2622 food 3872 shop 6483 | North-Brabant → Hilvarenbeek 843 |
| valkenburgspotters.nl | Stichting Valkenburgse Vliegtuig Spotters | The website contains stories from the club magazine Centerline, information about the SVVS, including the SVVS award, and a comprehensive database of foreign aircraft movements. Users can upload and share photos through a Facebook group, which are then added to the database. The website encourages users to submit new ideas to further expand the database. | Websites → Archive Websites 69 | database 1153 photo 7778 story 8285 | |
| beeldbankmarienheem.nl | beeldbankmarienheem.nl | The website provides an overview of the most recent photos and albums. There are various categories for albums, such as 'Culture', 'Neighborhoods', 'Businesses', 'Church' and 'Newspaper Clippings'. The website contains a calendar of events from the past and present, such as the Midsummer Festival and the Schalmloop. | | newspaper clippings 10 album 1495 photo 7778 event 45199 | |
| kerkniezijl.nl | Kerk Niezijl & Stichting Oude Groninger Kerken | The church was originally financed in 1650 with 600 florins, later in 1660 with 4000 florins, including a preacher. Christoffer Krägel, a preacher from the Palatinate, was called in 1651 and died in 1652. Subsequently, Werner Wiggers was appointed. Niezijl was officially recognized as a Kerspel on February 22, 1656. The website provides an overview of activities and an agenda. | Protestant Churches → Congregations 304 | preacher 150 church 3439 history 7286 | Westerkwartier → Niezijl 16 |
| n-lesten-stuuver.nl | CV 'n Lesten Stuuver | The website offers an overview of the different committees of the association, such as the parade committee, gala committee, and internet committee. There is information available about the history of the carnival association and previous anniversaries. The website contains an agenda with events, photos, news articles, and information about the 2025 parade, including registration options. | Carnival → Carnival Associations 490 | prince 299 parade 513 carnival 986 board 3438 association 8562 event 45199 | Maasdriel → Rossum 190 |
| taptoealphen.nl | Stichting Taptoe Alphen aan den Rijn | The 34th edition of the Alphense Taptoe will take place on September 13, 2025, and is freely accessible to the public. There are free parking spaces on three sides of the taptoe field, while paid seating is available at the front. The Stichting Taptoe Alphen a/d Rijn is financed by sponsors and donations and invites visitors to donate and support the event. | Festivals → Carnival 1150 Arts & Culture → Dance 2687 | taptoe 18 stichting 481 sponsors 2642 donation 5110 | South-Holland → Alphen aan den Rijn 3978 |
| de-aardappelbeurs.nl | The Hervormde Kerk van Menaldum | The café at Lytsedyk 16 in Menaam was built in the 1857-1858 and was located on land owned by the Hervormde Kerk of Menaldum. The first owner was Piter Minnes Boonstra, a carpenter from Menaldum, and the café was initially run by Kornelis Elings Kramer, who previously worked as a butcher. In the early 20th century, potato trading was a significant activity in Menaam, with auctions held on the quay in front of the café. The auctions were a busy and important event for the village. Over time, potato trading moved to a new auction building behind the Aardappelbeurs, but the café remained a central hub of village life, especially during the Menaldumer kermis with the Gouden Willem bowling tournament and evening dances. | Tea & Coffee → Cafes 2491 | kermis 52 auction 561 café 944 | Waadhoeke → Menaam 72 |
| landgoedvlaminckhorstweg.nl | Vlaminckhorstweg Estate Foundation | The estate, known as the ‘Bouwhuisbos’, is a 20-hectare area bordering the built-up area of Heino and consists of a historic forest, a creek, and fields. The estate management plan focuses on preserving and strengthening natural values, with the aim of creating a vibrant and diverse estate with space for people, plants, and animals. Various activities, such as the installation of transport pipelines and paths, are planned to further develop and maintain the estate, and the website includes a remembrance of the deceased Bart Oortwijn. | Parks & Gardens → Parks 1043 Parks & Gardens → Garden 501 | path 466 estate 1099 forest 1418 nature 9094 | Raalte → Luttenberg 532 |
| degenieters.nl | De Genieters | De Genieters is a corsogroup founded in 1990 that specializes in building and decorating corsowagens. In its 25-year history, the group has established a reputation for delivering high-quality carriages, thanks to a team of enthusiastic professionals and a steady group of volunteers. In 2024, they achieved a 4th place in category A and a 3rd public prize with the carriage Doodleuk, and the first flowers were placed on the carriage. | Festivals → Folk Festivals 26 | corso 31 professionals 1966 volunteer 8367 | Gelderland → Winterswijk 1221 |
| dle-frederiksoord.nl | Uitvaartvereniging "De Laatste Eer" Frederiksoord | The association originated in 1998 from the merger of funeral associations in several villages, with a long tradition of neighborly assistance, where villagers took over the organization of funerals. Originally, the association was responsible for burying the deceased, but with the rise of cremation, it has transferred this role to professional funeral service providers. Now, the association reimburses the funeral costs of its members by paying out a sum of money upon death, after paying the membership fee and contribution. | Social Organization → Funeral Associations 82 | funeral 2477 association 8562 member 10154 | Westerveld → Wilhelminaoord 37 |
| oxosocialeactivering.nl | OXO Sociale Activering | The foundation was established in 2017 to respond to the need for guided activities for vulnerable people. The foundation will further promote itself at Hunebedcity in Borger, with the goal of providing guidance to people with limited employment opportunities and providing structure to vulnerable citizens. Hunebedcity is a day attraction in Borger that also serves as a meeting place and offers sheltered work for people with disabilities. | | foundation 6678 | Borger-Odoorn → Borger 288 |
| schutterij-eendracht-didam.nl | Schutterij De Eendracht | Schutterij De Eendracht is a shooting club founded in 1875 in Didam and is the oldest shooting club in the city. The schutterij is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2025 and organizes various activities for its members, including an agenda full of festivities. The website provides information about the history of the schutterij, the different disciplines, and the possibilities to become a member. | Shooting → Shooting Clubs 458 | shooting club 84 festival 3804 history 7286 member 10154 | Montferland → Didam 759 |
| eendrachtholten.nl | Eendracht Holten | The club was founded in 1953 as a result of a discussion about organizing bird shooting during the Holten carnival festivals. The club offers facilities for shooting with air rifles and air pistols, with different distances and targets. Eendracht Holten does not offer opportunities for shooting with small caliber rifles/pistols or clay pigeons, and refers to other clubs and suppliers for these activities. | Shooting → Shooting Clubs 458 | targets 25 air rifle 29 shooting club 84 carnival 986 | Rijssen-Holten → Holten 540 |
| oudleeuwen.nl | F v E productie | The website includes a collection of photos of the village of Wamel, including school photos, photos of the ferry and lock, and submissions from visitors. There are historical maps and aerial photographs of the village, including an aerial photo from 1972-1975 and a renovation project of the Wielstraat. The site features a slideshow with postcards and various old photos, as well as a guest book. | Websites → Archive Websites 69 | aerial photographs 13 postcard 278 maps 331 guestbook 338 photo 7778 | Velsen → IJmuiden 1109 |
| hetwapenvanwoudenberg.nl | hetwapenvanwoudenberg.nl | The café has a long history dating back to 1696, where it was a well-known gathering place for socializing, good drinks, and the latest information. The website recalls a Christmas gathering and wishes visitors a happy new year. The restoration of the coat of arms on the building, using gold leaf, was recently completed, with considerable effort and expense invested. | Water Travel → Boat Tours 640 | coat of arms 42 cafe 1622 history 7286 | Utrecht → Woudenberg 534 |
| stichtingjuffertoren.nl | Stichting Juffertoren Schildwolde | The Juffertoren in Schildwolde has been owned by the Stichting Juffertoren Schildwolde since June 2015. The foundation is inhabited and supported by various organizations and residents of Schildwolde. Many photos of the tower are available, providing a visual impression of its role in the village. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | tower 188 foundation 6678 history 7286 photo 7778 | Midden-Groningen → Schildwolde 38 |
| gobk.nl | Stichting Geef om Beekse Kernen | The foundation focuses on stimulating the livability and future viability of villages such as Baarschot, Biest-Houtakker, Diessen, Esbeek, Haghorst and Hilvarenbeek. The foundation receives donations and gifts from individuals to support local projects, ranging from cultural activities to neighborhood facilities and social initiatives. The foundation was founded by Michiel van der Sanden, a resident of Hilvarenbeek who dedicated himself to the community throughout his life and left a significant legacy to various associations. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | village 808 initiative 1297 donation 5110 community 7931 association 8562 | North-Brabant → Hilvarenbeek 843 |
| loonsheem.nl | Stichting 't Loons Heem | The Stichting 't Loons Heem was formally established in 1999, although activities began in 1984, with the aim of embellishing the Valensplein square with a monument. The first monument, the village pump with Koning Kyrie, was placed in 1985, and a plaque was also unveiled in memory of Eddie Jones. The website contains information about projects, archives (including a clipping archive, books, presentations and a video archive), grave monuments and the former honorary chairman, Leo Brok, who passed away on June 9, 2022. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | walking path 21 committee 629 monument 1168 archive 2067 foundation 6678 | Bladel → Hoogeloon 99 |