HISTORY TEACHING

The route explores the development of Stadtallendorf from a small village to a modern industrial city. At five stations, the city's most formative chapters are illustrated using numerous historical photographs, bringing hidden or overwritten parts of its history to the fore. Starting with Catholic Allendorf, the tour first examines the Nazi era and the DAG and WASAG explosives factories, which had a fundamental impact on the city's structure. The settlements built in the pre-war and post-war periods—for example, for factory workers or displaced persons—form a large part of the city's historical heritage. The question of how this heritage is dealt with is intended to raise awareness of various organizations that deal with forced labor or the history of displaced persons. Finally, the World War II bunkers scattered around the city, their impact on younger generations, and the possible future of history education are addressed. This raises the question of what this should look like in times of digitalization, disinformation, and artificial intelligence.

The route is intended to make history visible in the urban space and particularly appeal to Stadtallendorf's residents who rarely come into contact with it in their daily lives. This is intended to contribute to connecting the urban community beyond culture and origin.