During the First World War, 1.5 million Belgians fled the violence of war. According to the In Flanders Fields Museum, every Belgian today has a story of refuge in their family history and community.
Are you also curious about this underexposed Belgian migration history? How can we uncover the human story behind the numbers? Want to explore the journey of your family or community? Then this workshop is for you!
During this training you will be given tools to research the escape stories of the First World War.
The first part explains the most important sources found in archives and documentation centers. In the second section, we explore the personal experiences of these Belgian refugees.
This training is organized by Histories and the In Flanders Fields Museum . Amsab-ISG is one of five locations in Flanders where this training takes place. More information about the project can be here .
Where & when?
Saturday, June 21, 2025 - 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Amsab-ISG - Ghent.
For whom?
Heritage volunteers interested in researching Belgian refugees during the First World War. No prior knowledge is required.
Instructors:
Lotte van Attenhoven, Annick Vandenbilcke, and Pieter Trogh (In Flanders Fields Museum).
Registration
Registration is mandatory and can be done up to three days before the training afternoons via this registration form .
More information
Contact Hendrik Vandeginste via
