North Holland honors monument owners for preserving historic landmarks
Over 2025, the Province of North Holland supported monument owners with subsidies to restore and maintain historic buildings. At a recent gathering, officials celebrated their efforts, highlighting how these projects keep regional heritage alive for future generations.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Recognition meeting for monument owners |
| Date | March 18, 2026 |
| Location | Teylers Museum, North Holland |
| Province | North Holland |
| Subsidy Year | 2025 |
| Speaker | Deputy Jelle Beemsterboer |
| Highlighted Projects | Buitenplaats Beeckestijn (Velsen-Zuid), Grote Kerk Naarden, Westerblokker 159 stolp farmhouse |
| Focus | Knowledge sharing, restoration, and preservation |
| Subsidy Source | Province of North Holland |
The Province of North Holland plays a key role in preserving cultural heritage by providing subsidies for the restoration and maintenance of monuments. It also fosters collaboration among owners, experts, and stakeholders to ensure these historic landmarks remain intact for future generations.
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Recognition for Monument Owners
Publication date: March 20, 2026
Last modified: March 20, 2026
On Wednesday, March 18, owners of monuments who received subsidies from the Province of North Holland in 2025 for the preservation of their monuments gathered at the Teylers Museum. During this celebratory meeting, the province expressed its appreciation for their efforts in preserving national and provincial monuments in North Holland.
The meeting focused on recognition, knowledge sharing, and showcasing maintenance and restoration projects in the province.
Importance of Heritage
The afternoon was opened by Deputy Jelle Beemsterboer. In his welcome speech, he emphasized the importance of the commitment of monument owners. Thanks to their efforts, historic buildings are preserved and remain visible for future generations. By providing subsidies, the Province of North Holland supports owners in this endeavor.
Jelle Beemsterboer: “Monuments tell the story of our villages and cities; these historical landmarks give us a sense of identity in our region and make an area unique. But monuments can only survive if people commit to them. As a monument owner, you care for a building that has often existed for generations. Restoring buildings requires time, craftsmanship, money, and perseverance. Thanks to the tireless efforts of monument owners, our national and provincial monuments are preserved. It is wonderful that we can support them with our subsidy schemes.”
Meeting and Exchange
During the meeting, various projects were highlighted. For example, Hendrick de Keyser gave a presentation on the restoration of Buitenplaats Beeckestijn in Velsen-Zuid. The Grote Kerk Naarden Foundation spoke about the restoration of the historic ceiling paintings in the church. This was followed by a discussion on the restoration of the stolp farmhouse Westerblokker 159, explained by TPAHG Architecten. The examples demonstrated how craftsmanship, collaboration, and financial support contribute to the preservation of our monuments.
After the presentations, there was time for meetings and discussions. Monument owners and other stakeholders could share experiences and inspire each other. In this way, the meeting encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing regarding the preservation of North Holland’s provincial and national monuments.
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