a project of
Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
3 Königinnen Palais Schlossinsel Mirow

Events

January
	3 Königinnen Palais, Schloßinsel Mirow Placing a tree of signs with distances to locations relating to Queen Charlotte at the entrance of the Schlossinsel Mirow (USA, Canada, New Zealand)
February
4 February to 31 May	Mirow Internetquiz: A lot about Charlotte Henry Tesch, patron of the Queen´s Jubilee and Minister for Education, Science and Culture of the federal state Mecklenburg-Vorpommern launches the Internet Quiz. People aged 14 to 26 are entitled to participate. >> more
March
	3 Königinnen Palais, Schloßinsel Mirow Formal curtsy and obeisance: an etiquette class This event will take you off into a world of etiquette and social graces. In addition to basics and practical instruction you will learn about the courtly code of conduct.
April
1 April	Neubrandenburg, University of Applied Sciences Kids´ University: "Princess Sophie Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz" A lecture for kids will focus on the life of a princess and also deal with the question: How was childhood in former times?
	3 Königinnen Palais, Schloßinsel Mirow Special Exhibition: Sophie Charlotte A special exhibition at the entrance of the Schlossinsel Mirow will give an overview on Sophie Charlotte, her birth, background, life and work.
May
20 -22 May	Schlossinsel Mirow, Theater und Orchester GmbH From the cycle "The love of the three Queens": Sophie Charlotte Music and drama interpretation in different places. Contemporary English compositions and poetry. Organised by the Theatre of Neustrelitz.
24 -26 May	Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Art marks from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Film screening of movies "shot in MV", in combination with literature, dance and visual arts. In cooperation with Alemannia Society, Charlotte Film Festival and Lightfactory, Museum of Film and Photography in Charlotte, NC, USA.
	Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Exhibition "Mecklenburg, Germany" Opening by Juergen Seidel, Vice Premier Minister of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (tbc).
June
	Schlossinsel Mirow Special Tour "Mirow Castle" Contact: Dr. Friederike Drinkuth
	Schwerin, Staatliches Museum Rendezvous: Thomas Gainsborough's "Portrait of Queen Charlotte of England" Reading face to face with the famous Queen's Portrait painted in 1781 and now in possession of the State Museum Schwerin. Organised by The State Museum Schwerin and the German-British Society Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
16./17. Juni	Schlossinsel Mirow Events in addition to the Festive Ceremony English rose "Charlotte" plantings in selected areas, parades etc.
17. Juni	Schlosskirche Mirow Festive Ceremony "250th Queen´s Jubilee" with patron Henry Tesch and International Coronation Concert by Festspiele MV, Mirow Castle
July
	Schlossinsel Mirow The Royal Treasure-Seeking A treasure hunt for kids on the entire castle's island with riddles and games relating to Queen Charlotte.
29. Juli	Schlossinsel Mirow Filmkunstfest on tour MV Mirow Castle: Film screenings of movies "shot in Mecklenburg County". In cooperation with Charlotte Regional Film Commission.
	Schlossinsel Mirow Concert: Meckproms on tour 2011 The Mecklenburgische Staatskapelle is a symphony orchestra based in Schwerin, Germany. In summer they will play in Mirow.
August
	Schlossinsel Mirow Eating like in times of Queen Charlotte Theme eatery in the Ritterkeller (Knight Cellar), with role play of courtly manners, table talk etc.
26. August	Mirow, 3-Königinnen-Palais Reading: "Princess Sophie Charlotte, Frederick the Great of Prussia, and the Court in Mirow" with Frank Pergande
September
9 to 11 September	Neustrelitz, Theater und Orchester GmbH From the cycle "The love of the 3 Queens": Sophie Charlotte Music and drama interpretation in different places. Contemporary English compositions and poetry. Organised by the Theatre of Neustrelitz.
11 September	Schlossinsel Mirow Heritage Day: Tour Mirow Castle
22. September	3 Königinnen Palais, Schloßinsel Mirow 1761-2011 – Queen´s Jubilee
25. September to 3 October	Schlossinsel Mirow 10th International Art Festival
October
	3 Königinnen Palais, Schloßinsel Mirow Correspondence in the 18th and 19th century A lecture on correspondence in the 18th and 19th century. Furthermore, the famous letter Princess Sophie Charlotte wrote to Frederick the Great will be recited. Other meaningful correspondence from aristocratic circles in this period will be commented on.
November
	3 Königinnen Palais, Schloßinsel Mirow Light Festival A lantern procession in honour of Queen Charlotte.
December
	3 Königinnen Palais, Schloßinsel Mirow British Christmas tradition Visitors will learn about typical British Christmas customs like Christmas stockings, mince pies, mistletoe, Mari Lwyd...)