Honoring Notable Residents of Voorschoten
What is it?
In the center of Voorschoten, across from the Kruispuntkerk and at the beginning of Schoolstraat, there is a memorial bench. It is a place to honor and commemorate notable and distinguished residents of Voorschoten who have passed away.
Residents can nominate fellow villagers for this commemorative bench. The municipality will place plaques on the bench bearing the name and, if applicable, a photo of the notable Voorschoten resident. Next to the name, a QR code will be placed that links to the municipal website. There, you’ll find a more detailed biography explaining what this person has meant to Voorschoten. In this way, we give these individuals (provided their next of kin consent) a lasting place in our community.
How does it work?
Would you like to honor a notable resident of Voorschoten with a commemorative plaque on the memorial bench? If so, you can submit a request to the Mayor and City Council.
Please fill out the form at the bottom of this page. In your request, clearly explain:
- Who is this about?
- How was this person significant to the municipality of Voorschoten?
Please note! The person to be honored must be of impeccable character. The review committee always verifies that the next of kin have no objections to the honor. The City Council then makes a decision on the request.
VS-1254-1 Remembering Famous Residents of Voorschoten