Poetry Albums in the Gallery at Eppingen Town Hall: Memory as an Artistic Experience
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Poetry Albums as Silent Treasure Chambers of Memory and Friendship
In the gallery at the Eppingen Town Hall, the exhibition Because I Don't Want to Be Forgotten - Poetry Albums, Past and Present unfolds a finely observed artistic experience between everyday culture, handwriting, and memory. The exhibition runs from October 22, 2026 to January 15, 2027 and centers on a format that has shaped generations: the poetry album as a personal archive of sayings, dedications, images, and relationships. Admission is free. ([eppingen-tourismus.de](https://eppingen-tourismus.de/wp-core/uploads/Jahresprogramm_Museen_2026_8seitig_Druck_neu.pdf?utm_source=openai))
Between Stammbuch and Friendship Book
The exhibition leads into the cultural-historical development of the poetry album. From the early modern Stammbuch, a middle-class medium of memory emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries, later the popular friendship book. Looking at these objects opens up an aesthetic experience in which writing, paper, ornament, and personal dedication become small image spaces of intimacy. ([eppingen.de](https://www.eppingen.de/fileadmin/Website/Dateien/Stadtanzeiger/2026/Ep_Stadtanzeiger_KW03-2026_k.pdf?utm_source=openai))
An Archive of Handwriting and Emotions
Particularly appealing is the connection between personal memory and visual design. Poetry albums preserve not only names and verses but also social rituals, yearnings, and the need to leave traces. In Eppingen, this becomes an exhibition practice that combines museum education and cultural education with a clear focus on everyday history. ([eppingen.de](https://www.eppingen.de/fileadmin/Website/Dateien/Stadtanzeiger/2026/Ep_Stadtanzeiger_KW03-2026_k.pdf?utm_source=openai))
The Exhibition Venue: Historical Town Hall, Living Present
The gallery in the Town Hall at Marktplatz 1 in 75031 Eppingen is part of the city’s cultural offerings. The Town Hall is a historical place in the center of the old town, where the city administration also provides information about other cultural and event formats. The gallery regularly showcases changing exhibitions and is open Monday to Friday and Thursday afternoons. ([www1.bwegt.de](https://www1.bwegt.de/land-und-leute/das-land-erleben/ausflugsziele/detail/spezialmuseum-eppingen/galerie-im-eppinger-rathaus/bdac49f8-8eda-4430-8299-3ca012585c1b?utm_source=openai))
Why a Visit is Worthwhile
This exhibition is more than a nostalgic retrospective. It shows how memory media are created, how friendship changes over time, and how powerful personal handwriting can act as a cultural testament. Those interested in art history, social rituals, the exhibition atmosphere, and the poetic side of everyday life will find a wise and touching presentation here. A visit is definitely worthwhile, as memory is not only displayed but made experiential. ([eppingen-tourismus.de](https://eppingen-tourismus.de/wp-core/uploads/Jahresprogramm_Museen_2026_8seitig_Druck_neu.pdf?utm_source=openai))
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