Huysmanhoeve: traces of resilience

Discover how the Huysmanhoeve managed to adapt to change for centuries. Go in search of the traces of resilience in buildings, yard and landscape. De Huysmanhoeve has been a landmark in the Meetjesland landscape for centuries. Throughout time the site had to deal with changing owners, wars, economic challenges and social developments. Yet this place retained its meaning and always found a future again. During this tour for Open Monumentendag you discover how the Huysmanhoeve managed to adapt without losing its identity. We go in search of visible and hidden traces of resilience in the buildings, the yard and the landscape. Together we unravel the stories behind old structures and discover how the past is still tangibly present today at this special heritage site. Practical info: We walk on unpaved terrain: ensure sturdy footwear. The tour takes place at 3 PM. You make a reservation via the website. Accessibility: The guided tour takes place largely outside, partly on unpaved terrain.