Historic Napoleon's Soldiers statues restored in Heusden after community effort
Iconic 'Soldiers of Napoleon' statues in Heusden are being restored to preserve local heritage and enhance public access. The project, led by volunteers and local officials, revitalizes a cherished landmark for residents and visitors alike.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Landmark | Soldiers of Napoleon statues |
| Location | Landgoed Steenenburg, Heusden |
| Initiators | Jan Kelders, Dirk Lips, Alderman Martijn van Esch |
| Volunteers Involved | Heemkundekring, seniors from Heusden municipality |
| Decision Date | March 10, 2026 |
| Lease Holder | Kasteel Steenenburg BV |
| Project Start | Next week |
| Public Access | Soldiers' pond remains accessible during the day |
The municipality of Heusden plays a key role in preserving local heritage by facilitating public-private partnerships for cultural restoration projects. This initiative reflects its commitment to maintaining historical landmarks for community engagement and tourism.
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Napoleon's Soldiers Restored to Former Glory
The ‘Soldiers of Napoleon’ are an iconic landmark for Landgoed Steenenburg and for many, the most important reminder of the old Land of Once, where children once ruled. Their serene, photogenic presence gives the area character and contributes to the identity of the estate.
Jan Kelders and Dirk Lips, in consultation with alderman Martijn van Esch, have initiated the restoration of these prominent soldiers together with volunteers from the Heemkundekring and seniors from the municipality of Heusden. The council of Heusden decided on March 10, 2026 to lease the soldiers' pond to Kasteel Steenenburg BV (Links to an external website), who will restore the soldiers to their former glory and renovate the soldiers' pond. The work will begin next week.
This joint initiative not only preserves heritage but also shows that all parties involved value revitalizing Landgoed Steenenburg, with an eye for history and cultural history, and making it a beautiful place for everyone again. The soldiers' pond will remain publicly accessible during the day. Read the full press release here. (Links to an external website)