Through live historical reenactments, personal stories, and family-friendly activities, the Skanzen brings to life the rural history of the 1956 Revolution and War of Independence. On October 23, the 70th anniversary, visitors to Szentendre can enjoy a themed tour, period games, and interactive demonstrations. How did news of the revolution reach the villages and small towns? What decisions did the people living there face, and how did local communities shape the events? The Open-Air Ethnographic Museum’s event titled “’56 in the Countryside,” whose main venue is the market town of Felföld, brings visitors closer to these questions. Within the museum’s grounds, everyday life in the 1950s comes to life. The scenes presented in this historical setting convey the atmosphere of the era—the sense of vulnerability and the hope for change—through the stories of individual lives. The program also draws attention to stories that are less frequently featured in commemorations. The Fate of an Actress and the Revolution in the Countryside The live historical reenactment centers on the story of actress Sári Déry’s deportation. The scene titled “Deported—The Story of Sári Déry” will be performed four times in the town square of Felföldi—at 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.—for the public to watch. Those who wish to learn more about rural events in a broader context can join the themed tour titled “The Revolution in the Countryside” at 1:00 p.m. The walk, from Gyöngyös to Márianosztra, recounts local stories and pivotal moments in history. Participants will meet at the entrance to the Felföldi market town landscape area; the tour will be led by Dr. Tamás Szegedy-Kloska, Acting Director of Science and Heritage. There will also be time for personal remembrance. The conversation-based game titled “What Remains Within Us—Our Untold Stories” explores how silenced stories, feelings, and memories of 1956 live on within families. The session begins at 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. at the Mádi Trading House. Button Soccer, Rag Dolls, and Vintage Vehicles Families can also connect with this era through games and creative activities. Visitors can find old toys at the Tokaj Residence, while the courtyard of the Mád Tithe House features a game of button soccer evoking the “Golden Team.” At the craft workshops, visitors can make rag dolls, pins, souvenir notebooks, Swiss caps, collage pictures, and flags, while the Tállya House features a hair-braiding workshop. The material culture display is complemented by vehicles and a military heritage demonstration. A military Robur can be viewed in the town square of Felföldi, while the Danube Military Heritage Association is holding an interactive program on the grassy area across from the Granary. The commemoration extends to several areas of the museum. The mini-exhibition titled “The Revolution in the Countryside—Stories of 1956” takes visitors from house to house, showcasing the rural facets of the revolution—from the liberation of the prisoners in Máriánosztra to the rescue of the Bishop of Vác, and on to the miners’ protests and the exodus. 1/3 ×