Free Admission Day in honor of Walter Kase
Museum admission fees will be waived on Sunday, May 5, 2019 in honor of Holocaust survivor Walter Kase, z"l. When Germany invaded Poland in September 1939, it soon became clear […]
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Free Admission Day in honor of Stefi Altman
Holocaust Museum HoustonMuseum admission will be waived on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in honor of Holocaust survivor Stefi Altman, z"l. Stefi Altman was just 13 years old when Germany overran Poland in […]
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“The Walk to Freedom”
Houston Museum of African American Culture, 4807 Caroline St., Houston, TX 77004Join the Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) and Holocaust Museum Houston as we come together to commemorate Juneteenth. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration marking the ending of […]
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The Modern Human Rights Movement
ZoomExamine the origins of the 20th century Human Rights Movement. In this session, participants will take a virtual tour of the Human Rights Gallery; study the Universal Declaration of Human […]
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The First Wave with Alex Kershaw
Albert and Ethel Herzstein TheaterFor the 75th anniversary of D-Day, renowned author Alex Kershaw will discuss his latest book, The First Wave, with a fresh take on WWII’s longest day. He will discuss some of the […]
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Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission Quarterly Meeting
Holocaust Museum HoustonEvery quarter the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission holds a meeting, open to the public, in order to review its current projects and initiatives. The Commission invites any member of the public who might be interested in its mission to this meeting. The Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission consists of an administrative team that is […]
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This is Buchenwald: America’s Encounter with the Holocaust, 1945-1995 with Dr. Adam Seipp
Albert and Ethel Herzstein TheaterThe testimony of American military personnel has been a key source for our understanding of the experience of the last phase of Nazi genocide in Europe. This lecture examines the liberation of the massive camp complex at Buchenwald in April 1945. How did American liberators understand the horrific experience of encountering concentration camps? How did […]
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Boniuk Library Book Club – “The Raqqa Diaries: Escape from Islamic State”
Holocaust Museum HoustonWhether you are a long time attendee or looking for a community of fellow book lovers, we hope you will join Boniuk Library’s book club on July 11 for our discussion of The Raqqa Diaries: Escape from Islamic State. As one of the young writers featured in our new Diaries Gallery, Samer shares his account […]
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Boniuk Library Book Club – “The Raqqa Diaries: Escape from Islamic State”
Holocaust Museum HoustonWhether you are a long time attendee or looking for a community of fellow book lovers, we hope you will join Boniuk Library’s book club on July 11 for our discussion of The Raqqa Diaries: Escape from Islamic State. As one of the young writers featured in our new Diaries Gallery, Samer shares his account […]
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Points of View with Jeremy Maron
Albert and Ethel Herzstein TheaterWorks from nine photographers were selected for Points of View, initially presented at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Curator, Jeremy Maron will talk about the juried exhibit that reflects themes in the categories of freedom of expression; inclusion and diversity; reconciliation; and human rights and the environment. Jeremy Maron is a Researcher-Curator at the […]