Guest Article by Annette Günther
German Red Cross explores Thuringian Rhön's hidden history and heritage
Thanks to local media coverage, the organizers of the German Red Cross (DRK) Generational Meeting—hosted by the Hünfeld District Association (Kreisverband Hünfeld e.V.)—discovered the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Klings.
The DRK Generational Meeting serves as the hub for the Hünfeld District Association. Its administrative office is based there, and from this central location, the organization coordinates a variety of courses and events for local residents.
Among these offerings is the Cultural and Seniors' Excursion Program. The organizers arranged a visit with the Klings Parish Council for a guided tour exploring the history of both the church and the village.
Last week, the Klings congregation warmly welcomed the senior group. For parish council members Renate Günther and Annette Günther, this marked the first officially booked historical tour since they joined the council nearly thirty years ago.
Visitors learned fascinating details about the church's construction and preservation, the people who have brought life to this house of worship across generations, and the transformations the village has undergone in recent decades. The tour also covered Klings' history before 1989, the Burg Fischberg archaeological site, the geologically significant basalt quarry at Höhn, and much more.
Guests also heard about the strong sense of community and solidarity in Klings, the volunteers' dedication, and the collaborative projects successfully completed in recent years.
Afterward, the DRK Generational Meeting group continued to their next scheduled tour: a visit to the alfi Museum in Fischbach. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our visitors for joining us in the Thuringian Rhön.
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