BY CINDY PIERCE The Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida presents a unique photographic exhibit this summer on the theme of Holocaust memory. “Fabric of Survival: The Story of Esther Niesental Krinitz as Told through Her Needlework” has been displayed around the world and will be at the center in Naples through Aug. … [Read more...] about ‘Fabric of Survival’ on exhibit at Holocaust museum
We’ve been voted Best Museum in Collier County!
HOORAY!!! LET’S CELEBRATE!!! THANK YOU!!! Thank you to Gulfshore Life readers, for voting for … as “Best Museum in Collier County” in your 2017 Readers’ Choice Annual Awards The Museum is thrilled and honored to announce that Gulfshore Life Magazine readers selected us as 2017 Winner of the Collier County Museum category in their … [Read more...] about We’ve been voted Best Museum in Collier County!
Triumph 2017 is a wonderful success!
Many thanks to our friends who attended Triumph 2017: The Freedom Writers Story. It was a lovely evening at Quail West Golf & Country Club, with over 200 people in attendance to hear the inspirational words of Erin Gruwell. We also had the opportunity to hear about the local impact of your Holocaust Museum from Alison Kearney, the … [Read more...] about Triumph 2017 is a wonderful success!
Naples Daily News Video report
The Holocaust Museum of Southwest Florida teaches the history and lessons of the Holocaust. The museum provides educational programs and activities. View the Video on NaplesNews.com … [Read more...] about Naples Daily News Video report
2017 Elliott Katz Holocaust Lecture Series begins 1/26/17
Museum Docent Elliott Katz will present a six-part Holocaust history lecture series beginning on Thursday, January 26, 2017. All lectures will be held at Hodges University Naples campus, and reservations may be made on line at https://hu.formstack.com/forms/cll_lecture_series. For more information, contact April May at amay@hodges.edu or call … [Read more...] about 2017 Elliott Katz Holocaust Lecture Series begins 1/26/17
Artist Juan Diaz Creates Memorial Garden Art Installation to Honor Late Holocaust Survivors and Camp Liberators
Artist Juan Diaz creates a Memorial Garden Art Installation at the Museum to honor the legacy of the late Holocaust Survivors and Camp Liberators who have worked in the Museum's Education program. Click here for the complete article which appeared in the 1/19/17 issue of Florida Weekly … [Read more...] about Artist Juan Diaz Creates Memorial Garden Art Installation to Honor Late Holocaust Survivors and Camp Liberators
‘Curious George’ helps Collier County teachers bridge subjects
The Museum participated in the cross-curriculum training program for Collier County teachers. Put together by Champions for Learning, a local organization that funds grants for teachers and students, and The Baker Museum at Artis—Naples 55 elementary teachers were provided with instruction about to teach using Curious George-based examples in … [Read more...] about ‘Curious George’ helps Collier County teachers bridge subjects
The true tale of the wartime escape that saved Curious George
Have you ever wondered about the story behind the story of that curious little monkey named George? Did you know that he was a World War II refugee and came to the United States with a different name? The Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida invites you to learn about George’s creators, H.A. and Margret Rey, from Louise … [Read more...] about The true tale of the wartime escape that saved Curious George
COOKING WITH HISTORY and lots of Love
by Sandra Lee Buxton Some people cook with flair, some cook with family, yet others take pleasure in cooking with history, and now you can too. Yes, I did mean history. I suggest that you visit the Holocaust Museum and pick up the special cookbooks that make this possible. Grab a copy for yourself of course and one for gift giving. The Holocaust … [Read more...] about COOKING WITH HISTORY and lots of Love
Local Museum & Survivors React to NPI meeting
The Naples Daily News spent the day on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 speaking with Holocaust Survivors, Liberators and Museum staff regarding the news coverage of the annual conference of the National Policy Institute held in Washington, D.C. This organization has been in existence since 2005 and has continually espoused ideas that are in direct … [Read more...] about Local Museum & Survivors React to NPI meeting