Station: [01] Welcome!

A warm welcome to the Lette Local History Museum! 

The exhibition in the building tells the story of Lette’s history and daily life. It was created by the Lette Local History and Tourism Association. 

On the ground floor, you’ll find fun facts about Lette, sedimentary deposits dating back thousands of years, and the history of Lette told through 20 objects. You can click your way through time on the digital timeline, from the Big Bang to the present day. 

You can tell that Lette is a “windmill village” just by looking at the small windmill outside the building—it’s the town’s landmark. And through the large gate, you can see into the cozy “Besseler Stube” and admire the craftsmanship of a master carpenter from Lette. 

Residents of Lette will guide you through the stairwell, showing you their favorite treasures. 

Upstairs, the focus is first on early history: You’ll follow in the footsteps of pre-Christian cultures, find a mysterious fortress, and discover a lost castle. We’ll also search for an important bell—and find a different one. 

From the 20th century, we’ll tell you about the farmer Brinkschulte and his wife Rosalie, because their life story is a particularly vivid snapshot of Germany’s turbulent history up through the 1950s. And at Heinrich Puhe’s hair salon, you’ll see how German society has changed since then.  

In the second room, we’ll show you what life is like in Lette today: for example, what the locals’ favorite spots are, who counts as part of the neighborhood here in the countryside, and why the Heimathaus is always right on your way. Or do you want to find out which club suits you best? Or would you like to observe wildlife at night? And learn what the school is all about? 

In the third room, you can check out all kinds of workshops and take a selfie as a farmer, baker, weaver, or shoemaker. 

Glad you’re here! Come on in!