We also support the project for saving and preserving the ruins of the Roman wine presses in Erden. Since the first excavations in 1993, we have been involved in the association for promoting the Roman winepresses in Erden, which was founded at that time (Förderverein Römerkelter Erden e.V.).
We are also involved in securing of the sites, developing concepts, organizing events and as other responsibilities.
The result a model historical heritage management project. Not only the remains of the old structure are to be seen, but life has also found its place among the old walls. A large number of events and activities of various kinds have already been held here. A new project for the integration of a museum café will soon be launched.
The start and finish of the Erdener Treppchen-Prälat climbing trail, are located at the wine press site and soon the Sculpture Trail as well.
Here, the Förderverein Römerkelter Erden e.V., to which we belong, produces the Bremen Senate wine. Each year, the grapes for this exclusive wine are harvested there together with guests from Bremen.
Support and accompaniment have been provided by the association to private archaeological excavations. They have led to new insights into the history of the winepresses and viticulture in Erden. Some of these are documented on the website www.extempere.org.
This has led to the development of close friendship and cooperation with Michael Kuhn, historian, author and publisher from Aachen, whose website is a new specialist platform for everyone with an interest in history and archeology.