Mission of the Kachny Foundation

The Olesnica Kachna Foundation, established in late 2018 and early 2019, has three primary goals: IMPROVING EDUCATION OF THE YOUNGER GENERATION, JOINT INITIATIVES BUILDING A HELP BETWEEN GENERATIONS, and PROMOTION OF THE OLD PRINCE OF Olesnica. These goals carry great responsibility, which is why a woman who could live up to the task – Kachna – became its patron.

Who was Kachna?

Krystyna Kachna Szydłowiecka came to Olesnica Castle at a time when the Piast reign had ended and the Czech princes had taken over the town. She went down in the history of Olesnica not only by extending Polish rule over the castle – her services to the town are also well known.

People with a passion and heart for history

The Kachny Foundation is made up of people full of passion and a desire to share history and rediscover it. Along with activities that keep local history from being forgotten, there are also numerous cultural activities. By combining culture and history, there is something for every audience, and the foundation can spread its wings.

Tourism with history in the background

The foundation’s primary activity is to offer tourism to residents of the former Duchy of Olesnica, as well as tourists passing through Olesnica. Thanks to the foundation, for the first time in the city’s history, it is possible to visit the walls of the historic Basilica – the former castle church, including the Württemberg mausoleum, the ducal lodge and the chain library with a guide. Tours can be scheduled on an individual basis or by taking advantage of pre-arranged recurring dates. The foundation’s guides also give tours of Olesnica Castle and the city.

Culture and history in practice

In addition, the Kachny Foundation:

Organizes Charity Concerts in the series B.A.CH – Basilica Artistically Charity (income from collections conducted during the concerts is earmarked for the renovation of historical monuments).
He lectures on the history of the Duchy of Oleśnica and carries out projects throughout its former territory.
It organizes non-standard sightseeing tours, such as the Night Tour of the Basilica and the Music Lesson (about the historic church organ).
It is thriving in urban space – among other things, it has opened a new cultural venue, Stajnia.art, which has already hosted the first workshops for children and exhibitions by local artists.

All of the foundation’s activities are aimed at connecting people with passion, and thus reaching the widest possible audience. This allows us to remind and educate about local history. Our foundation bravely upholds patriotism – especially local patriotism.

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Heritage

Out in nature

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