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Yahoo
18-05-2025
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Virginia Beach Public Library to host ‘Americans and the Holocaust'
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The Virginia Beach Public Library will be one of only 50 U.S. libraries to host Virginia Beach Public Library to host 'Americans and the Holocaust,' a traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association (ALA) that examines the motives, pressures, and fears that shaped Americans' responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s 'We are honored to be selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants from all across the nation to host this impactful exhibition,' said Library Director Kimberly Knight. The exhibit will run from May 23 through June 28, examining various aspects of American society such as: the government, the military, refugee aid organizations, the media and the general public. 'We invite community members to come to experience it, and we're excited to be partnering with the Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater to offer programs for teens and adults,' Knight explained. 'The exhibition will challenge people to reflect, not only asking 'What would I have done?' but also, 'What will I do?'' The exhibit will be focused towards adults and teens, with various events scheduled in June. There will also be guided tours of the exhibit for both adults and teens on Saturdays, June 14, and June 28, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., as well as select evening during the week. For more information about 'Americans and the Holocaust' and related programming at Virginia Beach Public Library, visit To learn more about the exhibition, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
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Vincennes University to host a traveling exhibit on Holocaust
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)—Vincennes University will be hosting a traveling exhibit entitled 'Americans and the Holocaust' that will also feature events exploring the tragic period. The exhibit will debut March 17 and run through April 28 at the Shake Library. The news release states that the exhibit will explore the motives, pressures, and fears that shaped the American response to Nazism, war, and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s. The exhibit was provided to the University thanks to a collaboration with the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association. VU Director of Library Services Charla Gilbert said, 'The 'Americans and the Holocaust' exhibit holds deep significance as it examines a pivotal and sobering chapter in history, reminding us of the importance of understanding our past to shape a more compassionate future. The Shake Library is honored to host this exhibit at VU, offering community members, VU students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to engage with its powerful message through tours and accompanying events. Together, we hope to foster important dialogue, deepen understanding, and honor the memory of those impacted by this tragic period in history.' Shake Library has also created something they call the Butterfly Project. The school is encouraging people in the community to create butterflies through different artistic mediums such as paper, ceramics, photography, and more to honor the lives lost in the Holocaust. The school recommends visiting the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's database of the over 600 ID cards to get inspiration for the lives being honored. The butterflies were inspired by Pavel Friedmann, a Jewish Czechoslovak poet who wrote the poem 'The Butterfly' while in the Theresienstadt Ghetto according to the Butterfly Project site. The butterflies will be displayed throughout the campus. The Shake Library's exhibit will be open while the library operating hours are in effect. 25 minute guided tours are available, but you have to sign up for them at this link, or if you're bringing a large party. For additional information, to submit photos or digital files of your butterflies, or to schedule a time to drop them off, you can contact Tiarra Basham at Several other events relating to the Holocaust will be taking place on campus as well throughout March and April, and you can find those here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
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Point in Time Count being held Wednesday
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The annual Point in Time Count is being held Wednesday, January 29. The Point in Time Count is a headcount of all sheltered and unsheltered individuals and families experiencing homelessness. On Wednesday, Pathways Day Center will be opening all of its doors to the public to assist the Homeless Council of the Wabash Valley with the count. Grace Mobile will also be on-site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for medical screenings. There will also be food packets, clothes and blankets available. 'Americans and the Holocaust 'exhibit coming to Vincennes The data collected from the Point in Time Count is used to create an action plan to help reduce homelessness within the community. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
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'Americans and the Holocaust 'exhibit coming to Vincennes
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Vincennes University Shake Library will be collaborating with the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and American Library Association to bring the 'Americans and the Holocaust' traveling exhibit to Vincennes. The exhibit will debut at the Shake Library, located in the Shake Learning Resource Center on March 17 and run through April 28. The 'Americans and the Holocaust' exhibit will 'explore the motives, pressures, and fears that shaped Americans' responses to Nazism, war, and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s,' according to a press release from the university. Vincennes YMCA gets grant money for childcare VU Director of Library Services Charla Gilbert said, 'The 'Americans and the Holocaust' exhibit holds deep significance as it examines a pivotal and sobering chapter in history, reminding us of the importance of understanding our past to shape a more compassionate future. The Shake Library is honored to host this exhibit at VU, offering community members, VU students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to engage with its powerful message through tours and accompanying events. Together, we hope to foster important dialogue, deepen understanding, and honor the memory of those impacted by this tragic period in history.' Along with the traveling exhibit, the Shake Library has also created a 'Butterfly Project' that offers a unique opportunity to engage with the exhibit and honor Holocaust victims. The library has asked students, facility members and community members to create various forms of butterflies to be displayed throughout Vincennes University. These butterflies are inspired by the original Butterfly Project initiated by the Holocaust Museum in Houston to honor the 1.5 million Jewish children who had died during the holocaust. The butterflies can be made out of paper or ceramics, the butterflies can also be submitted in a digital media form such as a photograph. VU Humanities Film and Lecture Series celebrating Native American Heritage Month For additional information, to submit photos or digital files of your butterflies, or to schedule a time to drop them off at the Shake Library, contact Tiarra Basham at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
