Event
On 14 May 1723, shortly before midnight, a "terrible conflagration" occurred in Dillenburg's Hintergasse, which destroyed three quarters of the town within a few hours. A large part of the 1,500 inhabitants at that time had not only become homeless overnight, but had also lost all their possessions. Many were literally left with nothing, and it was only thanks to an elaborately organised collection that the town was able to be painstakingly rebuilt. 2023 marks the 300th anniversary of the fire catastrophe - allegedly triggered by an imprisoned 'child murderess'. This is reason enough to take a closer look at the connections and backgrounds of the event, which have only been rudimentarily explored so far. From 14 May to 30 July 2023, Oranienstadt Dillenburg and the Dillenburg Museum Association will present an exhibition in the Villa Grün that will offer an insight into the life and thinking of the early 18th century with the help of various original exhibits from Dillenburg and the surrounding area. In addition to the causes, interpretations and coping with the catastrophe, the exhibition will also focus on the fire prevention measures of the time and the later memory of the town fire. A printed publication will also accompany the exhibition.
Translated with DeepL (www.deepl.com).
Contact and directions
Schlossberg 3
35683 Dillenburg