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The plan archive of the Francke Foundations
Early modern school architecture
»Model« orphanage
Built utopias
Unlike intangible cultural heritage (e.g. organ building and organ music, falconry or Italian cuisine) or world documentary heritage (e.g. the Gutenberg Bible or the Nebra Sky Disk), world heritage sites are tangible…
The annual programme of the Francke Foundations for 2026 is themed »settle in«. From academic discourse to cultural events and educational offerings, over 30 event formats for adults, families, young people and children focus on the challenging task of finding one's bearings in a world with ever more options and uncertainties.
The history of the Francke Foundations consists of many stories. Our educational programme invites primary school and nursery groups (age 5 and above) to explore and (re)discover this historical cultural monument with its Historic Orphanage, Cabinet of Artefacts and Natural Curiosities, Library Hall Kulissenbibliothek and Utility buildings. We would particularly like to draw attention to how…
1 location, 4 topics and 300 years of history
We invite secondary school groups or classes to learn about historical research at the Francke Foundations as part of a workshop and take a closer look at it. In the process, students can acquire methodological skills for teaching and studying and gain new perspectives on different professional fields. Experts from academia, archives, libraries…
The Prussian King Frederick II hoped to avoid dependence on expensive imports from China by producing silk domestically. With a royal decree and a donation of 330 mulberry trees, silkworm breeding began in 1744 and raw silk was actually produced. However, after initial successes, disease and adverse climatic conditions led to a slump in yields, with the result that silk production was…
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In 1695, the theologian and educator August Hermann Francke (1663-1727), whose personality was characterised by pietistic piety, entrepreneurial drive and a strong social commitment, founded a school for the poor and an orphanage in Halle an der Saale. In 1698, the Francke Foundations were established by privilege of the Elector of Brandenburg. Thanks to Francke's wealth of ideas and…
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