The late majority – 80 years of the Karjalainen Club of Heinola – exhibition at the Käkisalmi Museum depicts the club’s activities through three themes: advocacy and community relations, mental support, and cultural work. After the war, the club helped evacuees adapt to their new surroundings and influenced their position in society.

Karelia Week is being celebrated in Heinola from 29 September to 4 October. The programme for the week brings together Karelian history, culture, music and community spirit. Events will be held at the Käkisalmi Museum, Heinola Upper Secondary School, the WPK House and Heinola Church. The week is organised by the Käkisalmi Foundation and the Heinola Karelian Society. The week kicks off on Tuesday

The history of Karelia and the stories of the evacuees live on in Heinola – support the work of the Käkisalmi Museum. The rich history of Karelia, the lives of the people of Käkisalmi and the memories of the evacuees live on today in Heinola at the Käkisalmi Museum. The museum acts as an important custodian of cultural heritage: it tells the story of Karelia, its people and