Home after 40 years: Prenzlauer lives her Uckermark passion!

Home after 40 years: Prenzlauer lives her Uckermark passion!

Prenzlau, Deutschland - At the weekend, a touch of nostalgia moved over the city festival in Prenzlau, where many former citizens of the city came together and reminiscent. One of the special personalities that the event enriched was Andrea Randweg. Born in Prenzlau, she had to move near Stuttgart in 1988, shortly before the end of the GDR. Despite the many years in Baden-Württemberg, the Uckermark remains an important part of its life. This connection is reflected in her regular return to her home, where she spends countless beautiful hours with her family.

"Nowhere else I like it better," enthused Thorsten Randweg, Andreas husband, at the sight of the picturesque Lake Unteruckersee and the warm atmosphere in Prenzlau. The family often plans their vacation in Camp Solaris, where nature and the friendly congregation warmly receive them again and again. The upcoming class reunion is particularly exciting for Andrea, in which she can see her old classmates of the Pestalozzi school again after 40 years. "The Uckermark always stays my home," she assured with a smile, while her husband shot a souvenir photo with the sandman mascot. This symbol of her childhood stands for the good memories she has in Prenzlau.

The roots explore

In order to strengthen the connection to your home, genealogical research also plays an important role. In the region, the Genealogi Archive "Heimatland Uckermark" was launched, which is a valuable resource for family researchers. This archive is constantly being expanded and contains documents that not only bring to light the history of the Uckermark, but also individual life stories. Particularly practical: An online personnel database is currently in the test run that makes it easier to search for historical data. Data protection is very important - no data before 1995 are published, and special regulations apply to the memory of deceased.

Under the direction of Thomas Kraft, the Uckermark research center, founded on July 13, 2006, has the goal of promoting genealogical research in the region. For this purpose, the position not only offers support in researching ancestors, but also a platform for exchange among researchers. The historical knowledge of the Uckermark, documented in the historic local lexicon for Brandenburg, forms the basis of their work for everyone who is interested in the historical roots of the region.

Together into the future

The Uckermark is not only a historical landscape that consisted of several counties until 1952, it is also a place that connects generations. The heritage that many like Andrea Randweg into their new life is a valuable treasure that combines people in the region. As a traditional home, the Uckermark has numerous stories to tell and thus offers numerous starting points for those who want to research their history. Whether through family research in the archive or at a cozy meeting at the lake, the connection to the Uckermark remains strong and is inseparable from the life stories of the people who grew up here and keep coming back.

For further information on genealogical research and support offers in the Uckermark, interested parties can be the website of the Nordkurier, the home country) Uckermark] (https://heimatland-um.eu/?page_id=5104) or the Brandenburg Genealogical Society.