Guided tour with Palace Director Dr. Margrit Schulze, SPSG
King Frederick William I used black male youths who were deported to Prussia during his reign for service as minstrels, especially as pipers for the royal regiment.
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Thomas Huber: Friedrich Wilhelm I. , GK I 2860. (Verlust)
Like the "Tall Guys," they were also expected to be tall and wore a uniform that was somewhat different from the other minstrels. The Prussian royal family profited greatly from their splendor and skill during public performances.
As part of the theme year Churfürst - Kaiser - Kolonien
(Program in German)
Additional information
Meeting point: Castle cash desk
Price: €10.00
Reduced price: €8.00
Booking: Registration from 4 weeks before the date: 0337.52 11-700 or schloss-koenigswusterhausen@spsg.de
