Hattem [SEP] located next to body of water
current mayor of Hattem is J.W. Wiggers (CDA)
Hattem, bordering the forests of ‘De Veluwe’ and along the IJssel river has much to offer: cosy terraces, interesting museums, a large variety of authentic shops an annually returning events. Hattem celebrates "De dikke tinne festival" every two years in a medieval atmosphere.
Notable residents.
- Herman Willem Daendels (1762-1818), Dutch politician.
Sightseeing.
- Anton Pieck Museum
- Voerman Museum Hattem
- Bakkerijmuseum
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the stadtholder to lend a hand in suppressing this "insurrection" and on 4 September a task-force of the Nijmegen garrison duly marched to Hattem and entered that city over light opposition the next day. The troops were allowed to loot the two small cities and desecrate the local churches. Stadtholder William V is said to have exclaimed on the news of the success of the operation: "Have they be hanged? Hell and Damnation. Why not hang the Satan's children?".
The "Hattem and Elburg events