special exhibition
Life in the countryside in the 1800th century
What did it mean to be born, married, and buried in a time without electricity, welfare, and modern healthcare?
At the open-air museum De Gamle Huse you can follow the great events of life as they unfolded in the countryside in the 1800th century – in the confines of the home, in the embrace of community and in a time filled with traditions.
Feel the rhythm of time, where life's transitions were clearly marked – and closely connected to both faith, tradition and neighborhood. Follow the common thread and become part of the course of life in the countryside. Step into the old houses and experience four landmark events that led to the next phase of life.
The birth
In Ane Huggemands Hus you enter the small house shortly after a new baby has been born to an unmarried woman. The midwife gives good advice to the new mother, but although there is great care, there are also many concerns about society's perception of her situation.
The marriage
At Falstergården you can hear about love, duty and expectations in connection with weddings and cohabitation.
The wedding was both a celebration and a practical agreement, and both omens and handed down rituals played an important role in the future of the new family.
death
At the School you encounter death as it was done back then – with wakes, shrouds and silent mourning. Children were often brought face to face with death at an early age, and funerals were both a family event and a shared task for the local community.
