When does the lecture begin and how long does it last?

The lecture begins on Tuesday, 17.03.2026 at 7:00 PM and ends around 9:30 PM including a Q&A session.

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free and no registration is required.

Will there be a discussion or Q&A afterwards?

Time for audience questions is planned after the lecture.

Is the location barrier-free accessible?

The Museum Bayerisches Vogtland is barrier-free; access and sanitary facilities are appropriately marked.

What is the transport situation and where can one park?

Address Sigmundsgraben 6, 95028 Hof. Parking is available nearby, around Sigmundsgraben and in surrounding parking garages.

Can books or materials be purchased on-site?

Information will follow; the museum will provide information about accompanying materials on-site.

When history meets the present: Berta Scheiding illuminates Hof's culture

Name: Lecture: Pioneer of the Women's Movement in Hof – Berta Scheiding
Start: 2026-03-17T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-03-17T22:30:00+01:00
Location: Museum Bayerisches Vogtland – Foyer

An almost forgotten voice becomes audible: Berta Scheiding in Hof

An evening for historically conscious readers: In the Museum Bayerisches Vogtland, Dorit Pohl unfolds the life story of the Hof women's rights activist Berta Scheiding (1863–1941). Between club work, educational projects, and societal pioneering achievements, the reading atmosphere condenses into a vibrant literary experience of the city's history.

Against Forgetting: Education as Lived Emancipation

Those who reflect on literary quality in factual discourse find a narrative arc in Scheiding's work: In 1904, she shaped Hof's urban culture with the Verein Frauenwohl – women's labor school, kindergarten, lectures, concrete pathways to employment. These narratives of social participation show how the art of language and social practice reflect each other.

Voice and Style: An Author Encounter with Source Power

Dorit Pohl, recognized for her cultural engagement in Hof, leads precisely through biography, context, and impact. Her voice sets accents, and the intimate atmosphere of the foyer carries it. Thus, a concentrated listening experience emerges: Genre historical lecture scene, style rich in sources, focus on the literary and societal quality of women's self-empowerment.

Context of the Women's Movement: Local Initiative, Regional Networks

In the mirror of the German women's movement – from the Verein Frauenwohl to voting rights initiatives – Scheiding's work in Hof is culturally and historically situated. The classification connects to research and city history, opening the view on the relevance of education, work, and self-determination.

Location and Atmosphere: Museum Bayerisches Vogtland

In the barrier-free museum, concentrated calm meets urban center. Good accessibility, parking options nearby, and clear orientation support the audience – ideal conditions for an intense literary listening experience.

Conclusion

Expect a knowledgeable work analysis of her life and an intense look at Hof's women's history. Those who want to understand how engagement becomes language and language influences society should experience this evening live.