Because I Don't Want to Be Forgotten in Eppingen: Experience Poetry Albums as Cultural History

A Silent Archive of Friendship in the Heart of Eppingen

The exhibition "Because I Don't Want to Be Forgotten – Poetry Albums, Past and Present" opens in the historic town hall of Eppingen a view into a cultural phenomenon between memory, handwriting, and personal attention. It presents a form of collecting that ranges from the album amicorum of the Early Modern period to the poetry album and friendship book of the present. The presentation can be seen until January 15, 2027, and entry is free. ([eppingen.de](https://www.eppingen.de/freizeit-kultur/veranstaltungskalender/1007/ausstellung-weil-ich-nicht-moecht-vergessen-sein/termin-14568))

Between Ink, Flowers, and Life Trails

Upon entering the gallery in the town hall, visitors encounter not a loud spectacle, but a sensitive contemplation of works. The exhibition illustrates how sayings, dedications, drawings, and dried flowers structure private life worlds and preserve social relationships. This is where its art historical tension lies: the inconspicuous album becomes a carrier of visual culture, writing culture, and everyday aesthetics. ([eppingen.de](https://www.eppingen.de/freizeit-kultur/veranstaltungskalender/1007/ausstellung-weil-ich-nicht-moecht-vergessen-sein/termin-14568))

Cultural Education with Personal Resonance

The exhibition vividly demonstrates how cultural history can be read in small scales. From the aesthetically designed pages emerge perspectives on friendship, memory, and societal role models. Thus, the exhibition offers not only an art experience but also a valuable access point for cultural education, families, and visitors interested in history, graphics, and collecting culture. ([eppingen.de](https://www.eppingen.de/freizeit-kultur/veranstaltungskalender/1007/ausstellung-weil-ich-nicht-moecht-vergessen-sein/termin-14568))

The Location: Gallery in the Town Hall at the Marketplace

The gallery in the town hall is centrally located at the marketplace in Eppingen and is accessible during the town hall's opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Thursday from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The town hall is located at Marktplatz 1, 75031 Eppingen. ([eppingen.de](https://www.eppingen.de/freizeit-kultur/veranstaltungskalender/1007/ausstellung-weil-ich-nicht-moecht-vergessen-sein/termin-14568))

Conclusion

This exhibition shows how precious private memory objects can be as cultural testimonies. Those interested in art, everyday history, handwriting, and emotional visual worlds will experience a finely curated, quietly surprising exhibition in Eppingen. A visit is definitely worthwhile live on-site. ([eppingen.de](https://www.eppingen.de/freizeit-kultur/veranstaltungskalender/1007/ausstellung-weil-ich-nicht-moecht-vergessen-sein/termin-14568))

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Sources:

• City of Eppingen - Exhibition Because I Don't Want to Be Forgotten
• City of Eppingen - Exhibition Because I Don't Want to Be Forgotten Appointment View
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