Discover the hidden stories you won’t find in schoolbooks! We offer educational tours of our archives for educational institutions. During these tours, we share unique insights and stories from our collection at The Black Archives. A tour provides an inspiring and educational experience for students and teachers who want to learn more about hidden histories and perspectives.
A tour of The Black Archives takes you on a journey through a silenced history of Black emancipation and resistance, using the unique collections in the archive. These collections include stories about the migration history of Surinamese people and other migrant groups, the colonial and slavery past, and hidden stories about its ongoing impact in the form of racism and discrimination. From these stories, we can draw valuable lessons for current issues such as diversity and inclusion in the workplace, education, and beyond. Tours and masterclasses can also be tailored to specific topics upon request, such as neocolonialism in the climate crisis and other aspects you may want to explore.
Tour The tour begins with an introduction and a guided exploration of our archive. Afterward, participants can view our pop-up exhibition. There is also room for dialogue and a Q&A session. During the tour, we can delve into various aspects of Black history and culture. Other topics can also be highlighted based on your preferences.
Here are some of the topics we can cover:

• How and why The Black Archives was founded, and the importance of documenting Black history and culture.
• The history of Dutch slavery in the broader context of Dutch/European colonialism, with attention to key figures from different sides (heroes and colonists).
• The legacy and ongoing impact of colonialism and slavery in the present day, such as everyday and institutional racism, discrimination, and inequality (e.g., workplace discrimination, the childcare benefits scandal, etc.).
• Stories of resistance, emancipation, and the positive contributions of Black communities in the Netherlands.
• Tips for diversity, inclusion, and equity.
  
  

Tours for various educational levels The tours are suitable for high school students, vocational students (MBO), as well as college and university (HBO/WO) students. For elementary schools, we currently offer tours for grades 7 and 8. We are in the process of developing a program for younger children, which we hope to launch this year.
Interested? If you’re interested in a tour, please fill out the form below. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible!