Specially Unknown

Red Star Line Museum takes part in the European Refugees Oral History project Specially Unknown

In search of their roots

23.04.2019 - 6.10.2019

The presentation followed in the footsteps of the root seekers and moved through the emotions behind a family or migration history.

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Hoe bouw je een stamboom als er geen sporen meer zijn? Hoe evolueren herinneringen doorheen de tijd? Wat is waarheid en wat is fictie? En welke sporen wil jij achterlaten op deze wereld? De presentatie ‘Rootszoekers’ toont het verhaal van mensen die, bewogen door hun roots, op zoek gingen naar hun eigen ongekende geschiedenis.

Our collection

The collection of the Red Star Line Museum is atypical. The story behind the historical place and its link with the present is our focal point.

The stories

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The stories

Stories of emigrants, cruise passengers and crew members. Stories of love migration or labour migration. Historical or contemporary, we keep them all.

The collection

This is what's the museum is all about.

Research tips

Do you want to know more about the family history of a migrant but don't know where to start looking? A few tips will get you started.

Participation

Participation is of great importance within our operation. Because stories are central to the museum, personal involvement is crucial.