The Duchess of Kurland inspires great -granddaughter at Posterstein Castle!

The Duchess of Kurland inspires great -granddaughter at Posterstein Castle!

Löbichau, Deutschland - On June 25, 2025 there was a special visit to the Posterstein Castle when Christiane Ruoss-Blaack, the great-granddaughter of the Duchess of Kurland, together with Pastor Alain Joly from Paris, visited the historical place in Altenburger Land. This encounter is not only a tribute to the past, but also a sign of the lively connection between history and the present.

The Duchess of Kurland, Dorothea of ​​Kurland, had a close relationship with Pastor Joly during his lifetime and was known to support him regularly and generously. Christiane Ruoss-Blaack, who is a active member of the Museumsverein Burg Posterstein, shows the importance of this connection with her visit. During her stay, she explored both the exhibition at the castle and the magnificent Schlosspark Tannenfeld. In addition, the group visited the exhibition "Star about Paris" in the Lindenau Museum, where Pastor Joly personally knew the artist Sergio Birga.

The importance of the salon of Kurland

A central part of the research of the Museum Burg Posterstein deals with the European salon history, especially with the legendary salon of Anna Dorothea of ​​Kurland in Löbichau. These meetings not only attracted high -ranking guests, but also played a role in promoting young talents and artists. The Duchess herself often had a good knack for promising musicians and poets who invited and supported them.

A highlight of the current special show "Tactful - Music from the Salon to Music School" is a piano that is probably considered personally played by the Duchess. This exhibition illuminates the musical training of the salon ladies and the networking of Anna Dorothea with professional musicians. One more reason why the exhibition is of great interest until August 17, 2025 and finds a festive conclusion on the last day with a jazz concert by the “Kaisers New World” ensemble.

Dorothea of ​​Kurland: an impressive biography

In order to better understand Dorothea's legacy of Kurland, it is helpful to take a look at your life and work. Born as the daughter of Reich Count Johann Friedrich von Medem, she married Peter von Biron, Duke of Kurland in 1779. Despite the political difficulties that often led to long absences, she shone in the high society and traveled to Warsaw, Berlin and Saint Petersburg, among other things. Her contacts ranged to personalities such as Goethe and Schiller, which secured a special place in history.

The Duchess was not only a cultural support, but also an important diplomat: her missions on behalf of the duke show her versatility. Their construction of the Dorothe Temple in their honor in Karlsbad and the Dorothequelle also testify to their influence. These aspects of their lives are part of the extensive collections and research that can be traced in the museum.

Overall, the visit of Christiane Ruoss-Blaack and pastor Joly in the Posterstein Castle is more than just a nostalgic journey into the past-it is a bridge between generations and cultures that are strengthened by the rich legacy of the Duchess of Kurland. Interested visitors still have the opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibition and understand part of this special story until August 17, 2025.