Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida curator Lorie Mayer was honored on June 24, 2016 with a Daily Point of Light Award. Points of Light is the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service. READ THE FULL STORY … [Read more...] about Curator, Lorie Mayer, honored by Points of Light
Lessons of yesterday and their relevance today HOLOCAUST MUSEUM – From the Publisher
As a former Board member of the Holocaust Museum and continued event patron, I recently attended the Triumph Awards and celebration of the museum’s 15th Anniversary. This sold out event was engaging as well as inspirational. The honorees this year were Jack and F. E. Nortman. The Nortman family is responsible for the Boxcar Foundation and … [Read more...] about Lessons of yesterday and their relevance today HOLOCAUST MUSEUM – From the Publisher
“Remembering the lost”
The unique origin of the Museum was a Naples, Florida middle school classroom exhibit created by students and teachers studying the Holocaust. In 2001, the exhibit was transformed into a museum and educational center, operating as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. With our focus on education, our programs have reached over 23,000 students … [Read more...] about “Remembering the lost”
Boxcar Restoration at iTECH Technical College
The students and instructors at iTECH Technical College in Immokalee and getting an opportunity for "hands on history". For the past month, they have been restoring the Museum's iconic WWII-era boxcar, on loan to the Museum from Jack & F.E. Nortman, the Nortman Family and The Boxcar Foundation. Click on the links below for more … [Read more...] about Boxcar Restoration at iTECH Technical College
Immokalee students restore Holocaust artifact
January 28, 2016 | WinkNews.com IMMOKALEE, Fla. – An important piece of Holocaust history is being restored by students at Immokalee Technical College. A box car from Germany was created in 1919 and probably used for the sinister goals of Nazis, said Executive Director of the Holocaust Museum, Amy Snyder. “We know it is the type of car … [Read more...] about Immokalee students restore Holocaust artifact
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
From Life in Naples Magazine "The Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida is excited to share the story of Audrey Hepburn’s teenage years in Holland during WWII at its annual ladies luncheon. Breakfast at Tiffany’s will be held in The Artisan Room at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort on Thursday, December 10th. As they sip … [Read more...] about Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Bella Altura’s “Golden America”
Holocaust Survivor Bella Altura recently spoke at the Holocaust Museum and other locations in Southwest Florida about her new memoir, Golden America. Now living in Estero, Mrs. Altura is passionate about young people knowing about the United States Constitution and understanding the power of the vote. After her family's experience in the … [Read more...] about Bella Altura’s “Golden America”
Holocaust Museum’s boxcar also on display at Naples Municipal Airport
Naples Municipal Airport invites the public to visit the Museum of Military Memorabilia during August. Throughout the month, the Holocaust Museum’s boxcar, which likely was used for deportation during the Holocaust in World War II, will be on display at the airport’s Commercial Airline Terminal. A 12-panel exhibit travels with the boxcar and … [Read more...] about Holocaust Museum’s boxcar also on display at Naples Municipal Airport
The Faktor Investigation – Solving the Mystery at the Museum
The Holocaust Museum has opened a new exhibit for the summer: The Faktor Investigation: Finding the Story in the Details. Using a collection of documents related to Stanislaus and Sala Faktor (later Stanley and Sally Factor), the Museum has created its first interactive exhibit that encourages visitors to be "citizen historians" and trace the … [Read more...] about The Faktor Investigation – Solving the Mystery at the Museum
Naples Children & Education grants over $11.9 Million to children’s charities at annual ceremony
"More than thirty of the most effective charities in Collier County today received more than $8 million in grants to continue their critical work with at-risk and underprivileged children in Southwest Florida. The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founder of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, also presented checks totaling $3.8 … [Read more...] about Naples Children & Education grants over $11.9 Million to children’s charities at annual ceremony