Aschersleben. A monthly lecture on the local history of the town and its surroundings: the District Adult Education Centre is launching a new lecture series in Aschersleben on 21 January. “Our programme ‘History Unplugged – Authentic and Local’ runs throughout the year,” announces Alexander Hartkopp. He is the director of the Salzlandkreis Education Academy, of which the KVHS is a part. “Those interested can look forward to regional historical gems in the form of specialist lectures, each lasting an hour and a half and offering both informative and entertaining content.”
In this new KVHS lecture series, on the third Wednesday of every month from 6 to 7.30 pm in Aschersleben Augustapromenade 44 (room 2/ground floor), well-known local actors, experienced tour guides and members of the KVHS history workshop will share their expert knowledge of the history of the Aschersleben area with guests.
All for 6 euros per event. There is also a half-year pass at the special price of 30 euros. You can register online at any time
A ‘playlist’ containing all the dates, topics and lecturers can also be found on the KVHS Salzlandkreis website – News section. Here is an overview:
21 January 2026 | Aschersleben in the Age of the Ascanians – Albrecht the Bear and his Legacy | Carola Anton
18 February 2026 | The One – from source to mouth | Kurt Großkreutz
18 March 2026 | You Must Cross Seven Bridges | Frank Reisberg
15 April 2026 | The Wipper – from source to mouth | Kurt Großkreutz
20 May 2026 | Unseen, unnoticed, unforgettable – Art in the streetscape of Aschersleben | Uta Tischer
17 June 2026 | Robbers, Judges and Hooligans (Part 1) | Andreas Blath
15 July 2026 | The final journey of the poor sinners to the gallows at Aschersleben | Kurt Großkreutz
19 August 2026 | Robbers, Judges and Hooligans (Part 2) | Andreas Blath
16 September 2026 | Notable Figures from Aschersleben | Frank Reisberg
21 October 2026 | The drilling pioneer Heinrich Lapp | Kurt Großkreutz
18 November 2026 | Places of Remembrance | Carola Anton
16 December 2026 | Aschersleben 50 years ago | Frank Reisberg