Historical blog
Happy Birthday, Estonia!
Today we celebrate the 107th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia – a day that symbolizes our freedom, history, and resilience.
January 30 is Estonian Literature Day!
The year 2025 brings a special celebration — today marks the beginning of the Year of the Estonian Book,
On January 3rd, we honor the memory of those who fought for Estonia in the War of Independence.
The Estonian War of Independence began on November 28, 1918, when Soviet Russia launched military action against the Republic of Estonia.
Carl Robert Pelzeri büst (1914)
We continue to acquaint you with the treasures of our museum collections as part of Curiosity Day.
Bust of Carl Robert Peltzer (1914) 
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Narva Eesti Selts – 150
This year, the Narva Estonian Society celebrates its 150th anniversary, marking a long history of cultural and social activity!
Today, on Mother's Day, we invite you to look into the past.
Specifically, we would like to introduce you to an article from the Narva newspaper "Põhja Kodu," which was published for this holiday over 90 years ago, on May 7, 1932.
KRENGOLM: The Unknown Past of "Crow Island"
The history of Krengolm Island, known in the distant past as Krokeholm or Crow Island (from Old Swedish), is rich with mystical renamings and significant events.
Bombing of Narva in March 1944
At the beginning of 1944, Narva found itself at the epicenter of fierce battles of the Second World War. The Red Army was advancing to the west, pushing back the Wehrmacht forces.
Hans Ots
This year marks the 185th anniversary of the birth of Hans Ots, who was the father of the renowned opera singer Karl Ots and the grandfather of the distinguished Estonian singer Georg Ots. Hans Ots was born on December 2 (according to the new style calendar) in 1838 in Tartu County. He completed the parish school in Laiuse, where his father was a teacher.
Eduard Dieckhoff.
In 1925, a small book titled "Brief Historical Information about the City of Narva" was printed at the printing house of A. Grigoryev's heirs in Narva. The book, published in Estonian, German, and Russian, contains a chronological list of major historical events spanning from 1256 to 1920.
Boxes
Beautiful and attractive caskets have been delighting us with their variety since ancient times. They adorn our homes and are intended for storing jewelry or various small items.
Narva Haigla
SA Narva Haigla juubelinäituse „110 aastat Narva meditsiini teenistuses“ ettevalmistamisel õnnestus muuseumil täiendada seniseid teadmisi Narva kiirabi ajaloost.
Sõdadevahelises Eestis oli 24. veebruaril 1919. aastal asutatud Eesti Punane Rist põhiline esmaabi andja. Selle initsiatiivil ja ettepanekul avas Narva linnavalitsus 1. mail 1921. aastal Narva linnahaigla juures linna esimese „kiire abi andmise punkti“ ehk tänapäevases mõistes kiirabi.