Historical blog
April 11 – International Pet Day
March 27 – World Theatre Day
The birth of Estonian theatre in Narva is considered to be the year 1874, when the premiere of the play “Artur and Anna” by Carl Jakobson took place in the city theatre, which was located in the Narva stock exchange building.
Memorial Day for the Victims of the March Deportation
This year marks 76 years since the crime against humanity committed by the Soviet occupation regime in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. In March 1949, more than 20,000 innocent Estonians were deported to Siberia in cattle wagons.
March 23 – World Meteorological Day
On this day in 1950, the World Meteorological Organization was established.
One of the oldest meteorological instruments is the weather vane.
March 14 – Native Language Day!
Native Language Day is a national commemorative day in Estonia and has been celebrated since 1996. But the history of the Estonian language began much earlier – back in the 16th century.
Spring 1944: Narva under fire
In the spring of 1944, World War II once again reached the territory of Estonia. In the first week of March, the Red Army launched a new large-scale offensive on Narva.
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.