1500 - 2000: The Atlantic World and the dutch

Objectives

The main objectives of the AWAD project are:

– Preservation, accessibility and study of the cultural heritage formed over 500 years of Dutch interaction with cultures in the Atlantic region;
– Creating an Atlantic Network of institutions, experts and projects relating to this shared cultural heritage;
– Developing joint projects and securing financial support.

The AWAD website and the online database are important tools in creating a broad network of relevant experts, institutions and projects, thus facilitating international cultural cooperation and communication regarding our shared history in the Atlantic.