A Century of Child Mobility: The History of Stroller Production

The "A Century of Child Mobility: The History of Stroller Production" conference, scheduled for October 17-18, 2024, in Käru, Estonia, will delve into the evolution of children's transportation in Latvia, Estonia, and Germany through a historical lens. The conference will explore the connection between mobility and access to public services and the advancement of women's rights.

On the first day, participants will discuss the history of stroller (pram) production in Estonia, Latvia, and Germany during the 19th and 20th centuries. The second day will focus on museology and the development of community museums.
This conference offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into the historical context of child mobility and its impact on society. It will also shed light on the important role of community museums in preserving and promoting cultural heritage.

The program:

17.10.2024

09:00 Coffee and registration, introduction of participants

10:00 - 10:30 The idea and history of the creation of the Käru museum. From trash to the diamond - Aljona Surzhikova

10:30 - 11:30 Presentation by the director of the German Pram Museum about the story of the museum, unique collection and the existence of German factories in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Kristin von Otto, City of Zeitz, Germany Museum Schloss Moritzburg Zeitz Museum Schloss Moritzburg Zeitz

11.30 - 12.30 Germany and Estonia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the connection from the perspective of Baltic Germans and Estonians. Women's rights and position in society

12.30 - 13.30 Lunch

13:30 - 14:30 Eastern German carriage production after the Second World War. Zekiwa and its development. Kristin von Otto, City of Zeitz, Germany ZEitzer KInder-und PuppenWAgen (1850-1990) Antike und Nostalgische Kinderwagen/ Vintage Prams

14:30 - 15:30 Steel factory production in Estonia. Teras factory production, archives and interview with last director Alvar Hirtentreu and constructor Valdur Veski.

15:30 - 16:30 Coffee break

16:30 - 17:00 Follow-up in non-formal format

17:00 - 18:30 Visit to the Käru Museum

18.10.20224

10.00 - 11.00 Community- and eco-museums. Museologist Sergei Trofimov, student of Estonian Academy of Arts

11.00 - 11.30 Baby Carriages in Art. Maria Yudina, student of Estonian Academy of Arts

11.30 - 12.00 Work in the groups

12:00 - 13:00 Everyday life and homes in Estonia in early 20th century. Anu Kannike, Senior researcher, Estonian National Museum Eesti Rahva Muuseum / Estonian National Museum

13.00 – 13.30 Story of the Dutch Carriage Museum. Discussion also work in groups, how to involve the community, like in the Netherlands

13.30 - 14.00 lunch

14.00 - 15.00 Aija Burkevica presentation ''The story of the white baby carriage'' Latvia

15.00 –15.30 Presentation of community museums from Mahtra Talurahvamuuseum Piret Kuutok, What and why do we collect? Mahtra museum / EST

15.30 – 16.15 The story of Estonian, Latvian and German collections of baby prams. Raili Sule EST

16.15 Coffee break

16.30 - 18.00 Walking tour around Käru (Käru church, Käru manor, school Käru Põhikool

18.00 Dinner