200 Years of Stories about the KD: Historical Lecture in the Schlossturm
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200 Years of Stories about the KD: An Evening about the Rhine as a Space of Memory
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the SchifffahrtMuseum in the Schlossturm invites you to a historical lecture about the Köln-Düsseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt. Dr. Soénius, director of the Rheinisch-Westfälisches Wirtschaftsarchiv, will guide you through two centuries of company history and connect economic-historical facts with vivid anecdotes.
History above the rooftops of Düsseldorf's Old Town
The event takes place in the lantern of the Schlossturm – a special location with a wide view over the Old Town and the Rhine. In this atmospheric setting, the history of the KD gains a sensory dimension: The river appears not only as a transport route but also as a cultural, economic, and social space of memory.
Company history as a Rhine narrative
The focus is on the 200-year development of the Köln-Düsseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt GmbH. The lecture contextualizes the history of the traditional Rhine shipping company through selected events and exciting anecdotes. Here, economic archives, regional history, and maritime cultural history intersect.
A lecture with conversation and personal perspective
Dr. Soénius brings his professional expertise from the Rheinisch-Westfälisches Wirtschaftsarchiv into the format. The event is part of the lecture series Stories over the Rhine and combines scientifically sound context with an understandable, lively narrative style. A conversation is planned after the lecture.
Conclusion: Experience Rhineland culture of remembrance live
The audience can expect a concentrated evening about shipping, economy, Düsseldorf, and the eventful history of a significant institution on the Rhine. Those who appreciate historical contexts, regional cultural history, and an extraordinary reading and lecture atmosphere will experience a striking author encounter with history itself at the Schlossturm. Participation is free, but registration is required due to limited seating.
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