Discover Forgotten Sites of the Peaceful Revolution in Potsdam
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Discover Potsdam's Forgotten Sites of the Peaceful Revolution
On October 15, 2026, the Lindenstraße Memorial Foundation invites you to a special historical discovery experience. The event combines a digital tour through the PotsdamHistory App with a subsequent eyewitness dialogue, making visible as well as forgotten traces of the societal upheaval of 1989/90 in Potsdam tangible.
Historical Locations in the Digital Tour
The focus is on sites of opposition, the civil rights movement, and political change in Potsdam. Historian Dr. Peter Ulrich Weiß will present the thematic tile on the Peaceful Revolution in the PotsdamHistory App. New perspectives on regime-critical scenes, vibrant spaces, and the transformation of the former district city will emerge.
Contemporary History from First-Hand
An eyewitness dialogue will deepen the historical context. Civil rights activist Frank Otto will recount the rebellious and politically alternative work at the ecclesiastical training center for community diaconate and social work in Potsdam during the 1980s. His personal insights will enrich the historical classification with experiences from the everyday life of the DDR opposition.
An Authentic Place of Remembrance
The Lindenstraße Memorial provides a fitting framework for this city tour through local history. The historical site stands for political persecution and the overcoming of the SED dictatorship. Since spring 1990, Lindenstraße has developed into an important center of the Potsdam democracy and civil rights movement. History is not conveyed abstractly here, but connected with concrete biographies and urban locations at an authentic site.
Potsdam Conversations 2026
The event is part of the Potsdam Conversations 2026 series. Under the title Transformations, the discussion series addresses the changes in Brandenburg during the 1980s and 1990s. Architecture, urban planning, social change, and culture of remembrance will be viewed from different professional and personal perspectives.
Conclusion: Seeing History Anew
Visitors can expect a compact, knowledgeable evening with digital city exploration, historical context, and personal memories. Those who want to experience Potsdam beyond well-known sights and understand the Peaceful Revolution from a local perspective will find here an impressive cultural enrichment. Admission is free; registration with the Lindenstraße Memorial Foundation is recommended.
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