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The incredible story of the Colonies of Benevolence
More than 1 million Belgians and Dutch are connected to the Colonies of Benevolence through their ancestors. Discover the incredible story of 100.000 vagrants, orphans and paupers. They werre re-educated to get out of poverty. Immerse yourself in the fascinating and compelling story that binds the Netherlands and Belgium.
Museum De Proefkolonie
Huis van Weldadigheid
Majoor Van Swietenlaan 1A
8382 CE Frederiksoord
The Netherlands
www.proefkolonie.nl
Visitor Center Kolonie 5-7
Kapelstraat 10
2330 Merksplas
Belgium
www.kolonie57.be
Nationaal gevangenismuseum
Oude Gracht 1
9341 AA Veenhuizen
The Netherlands
www.gevangenismuseum.nl