Museum Farm Jan Lont - Hippolytushoef

The Wieringer Eiland Museum Jan Lont in Stroe is located in an authentic Wieringer farmhouse. The farmhouse has been preserved almost entirely in its original state. The living quarters, the stable and the barn paint a picture of farm life at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Many of the original inhabitants of Wieringen earned their living from mixed farming. They were fishermen and farmers. This combination of activities can be seen in the museum farm.

The farm is named after Jan Lont, the last resident who ran the farm in the traditional way. His legacy has been preserved and forms the basis of the museum. The farmhouse houses an extensive collection of household goods, tools and agricultural implements that were used around 1900. These include kitchen utensils, furniture, hand tools and simple agricultural machinery.

Activities and demonstrations are organised regularly. For example, a number of tarring days are held each year. Tarring is a technique for preserving nets, ropes and sails by immersing them in a vat containing a tar-like substance. Sails and ropes from the traditional Wieringer fleet are tarred here.

The museum is largely run by enthusiastic volunteers with a passion for local history. Their stories, often from their own memories or direct tradition, make a visit a special experience.

Photo: ©Kenneth Stamp, Municipality of Hollands Kroon