Genootschap voor Geschiedenis te Brugge

The Genootschap voor Geschiedenis te Brugge vzw is a members association for historical research into the history of the old county of Flanders and the present Belgian province of West Flanders. It organises lectures and other member activities and issues various publications, including the Handelingen van het Genootschap voor Geschiedenis, a journal with scientific historical articles and short contributions published twice a year. It was founded on 1 September 1838 and received its first statutes on 16 January 1839, originally under the name Société d'Emulation pour l'Histoire et les Antiquités de la Flandre Occidentale; the current name was created in 1934. In 1989, on its 150th anniversary, it was given the title of royal society, and since 2009 it has been a non-profit organisation financially supported by the city of Bruges and governed by a Board of Directors and a General Assembly.

The Genootschap voor Geschiedenis te Brugge was founded on 1 September 1838 and received its first statutes on 16 January 1839. Its original name was Société d'Emulation pour l'Histoire et les Antiquités de la Flandre Occidentale. In 1934, the current name was created. In 1989, on the occasion of its 150th anniversary, the Genootschap was given the title of royal society. Since 2009, the Genootschap is a non-profit organisation, financially supported by the city of Bruges and governed by a Board of Directors and a General Assembly. It is described as the oldest historical society in Flanders.

Oldest historical society in Flanders

• Handelingen van het Genootschap voor Geschiedenis

  A journal with scientific historical articles and short contributions, published twice a year for members.

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