Shared History, Common Future in Pegnitz: Experience German Unity Live
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An evening about memory, change and the question of togetherness
On Friday, October 23, 2026, the Old Gymnasium Hall of the Gymnasium Pegnitz will become a place for conversation, contextualization, and lively contemporary history. The event organized by vhs Pegnitz focuses on German Unity as a historical experience and current societal task. ([vhs-pegnitz.de](https://www.vhs-pegnitz.de/programm/gesellschaft/kurs/Geteilte-Geschichte-Gemeinsame-Zukunft/262-PE0011?Fsize=1))
Understanding the past, contextualizing the present
Under the title Shared History, Common Future, the evening will center on the process of unification, the end of the GDR, and the successes and failures of German unity. The format encourages bringing together personal memories, political developments, and the perspectives of different generations. ([vhs-pegnitz.de](https://www.vhs-pegnitz.de/programm/gesellschaft/kurs/Geteilte-Geschichte-Gemeinsame-Zukunft/262-PE0011?Fsize=1))
Conversation instead of buzzwords
The perspective on the question of what unity means today will be particularly exciting: in a diverse society, between East and West, urban and rural, young and old. The series aims to serve as a place for social and political learning, focusing on discussion, perspective shifts, and democracy education. ([vhs-pegnitz.de](https://www.vhs-pegnitz.de/programm/gesellschaft?Fsize=1))
Strong guests with different viewpoints
According to the course description, three guests are announced: Aline Gros, Ralf-Uwe Beck, and Peter Engelbrecht, who will illuminate the topic from the perspectives of eyewitnesses, democracy, and media. This guarantees a mix of experience, expertise, and lively debate that adds depth and contour to the evening. ([vhs-pegnitz.de](https://www.vhs-pegnitz.de/programm/gesellschaft/kurs/Geteilte-Geschichte-Gemeinsame-Zukunft/262-PE0011?Fsize=1))
Location with history and good accessibility
The event will take place in the Old Gymnasium Hall of the Gymnasium Pegnitz at Wilhelm-von-Humboldt-Straße 7 in 91257 Pegnitz. The vhs Pegnitz designates the building as having an accessible entrance with an elevator; the course location is listed as a room in the room overview. ([vhs-pegnitz.de](https://www.vhs-pegnitz.de/programm/gesellschaft/kurs/Geteilte-Geschichte-Gemeinsame-Zukunft/262-PE0011?Fsize=1))
Free admission, but limited capacity
The course fee is listed as 0.00 Euros. Anyone interested in history, political education, and open exchange about German unity will find here an accessible yet content-rich evening. ([vhs-pegnitz.de](https://www.vhs-pegnitz.de/programm/gesellschaft/kurs/Geteilte-Geschichte-Gemeinsame-Zukunft/262-PE0011?Fsize=1))
Conclusion: This evening promises no smooth answers, but intelligent questions, real biographies, and a conversation about Germany that resonates. Anyone who wants to not just read about contemporary history but experience it in the space should mark this date in Pegnitz. ([vhs-pegnitz.de](https://www.vhs-pegnitz.de/programm/gesellschaft/kurs/Geteilte-Geschichte-Gemeinsame-Zukunft/262-PE0011?Fsize=1))
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