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Amanda Sam

I Witnessed History: Amanda Sam

March 16, 2016– In July 1979, Amanda Sam’s family walked for three days and nights with nothing but a small sack with clothing, a sleeping

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Space Savers Trunk

Cabell Foundation

March 15, 2016– Thanks to a generous grant provided by the Cabell Foundation, we are doubling the shelving space in our Library and Archives. Stay

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Visiting Simone

Simone Schwarz

March 14, 2016– Last week a few of our staff members went to visit our dear friend Simone Schwarz at Beth Sholom Gardens. Simone, who

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Oral History Indexing

Oral History Indexing Project

March 8, 2016– Our oral history indexing project is well underway. The goal of the project is to make all the videos in our oral

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Tei Announcement

TEI Dates Announced!

Attention Teachers! February 26, 2016– Looking for Professional Development Points? The application for the 2016 Alexander Lebenstein Teacher Education Institute is now available. This 10

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VA General Assembly Visit

Virginia General Assembly

February 25, 2016– Today we visited the Virginia General Assembly to talk about the importance of Holocaust education, and how delegates can show their support

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Visit from Dr. Browning

Visit from Dr. Browning

February 3, 2016– Thanks to Dr. Christopher Browning for visiting the museum and talking to our docents and staff about his career as a Holocaust

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Visit from Lithuanian Ambassador

Visit from an Ambassador

February 1, 2016– This weekend we were honored to have Lithuanian Ambassador Rolandas Krisciunas and former US Ambassador Anne Derse visit the museum for a

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