With the peaceful revolution of 1989–90, a keen interest arose in Linstow as well in topics that had either been hushed up or presented in a one-sided manner by the state and the party. This included, in particular, an examination of the fate of people who came from settlement areas east of the Oder-Neisse border. Spurred on by the mayor at the time, Johannes Herbst, the idea arose to create a permanent place for remembering, recounting, and commemorating flight and expulsion.

On September 9, 1993, dedicated citizens founded the Heimatverein Linstow e.V., which operates the Wolhynian Resettlement Museum. The goal of the approximately 90 current members is to preserve the history and traditions of the Wolhynian Germans who settled in Linstow following their flight and expulsion at the end of World War II. Through civic engagement, the establishment of the museum created an educational, commemorative, and community center where refugees from Eastern Europe can share their stories and experiences.

Undoubtedly, the museum festival, held annually on the first weekend in September and attracting up to 500 guests from Germany and abroad, is the highlight of the association’s work and village life. Guests of honor from the worlds of politics and business are invited, and children and young people participate in planning the program.  In addition, the association offers a variety of educational programs for children, teenagers, and adults, such as project days, museum tours, and discussion events.

For its activities, the Heimatverein Linstow e.V. was honored with the Regional Citizens’ Award as early as December 2003. In his speech, Member of the Bundestag Werner Kuhn thanked the association’s members for their many years of volunteer work in educating young people and students, particularly with regard to effective prevention of violence toward foreigners.