October 29, 2018
The events at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh were devastating. Worshipers who had come to synagogue to pray and to rejoice in a family celebration were targeted and murdered because of their faith. This is reported to be the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in the history of the United States. The Florida […]
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July 30, 2018
Zoe Wright, Public Relations Intern Educating our children is one of the first steps we can take to create a world without hate and prejudice. Holocaust education is essential to ensure the memory of the Holocaust stays alive. Students across the nation have been touched by our Teaching Trunks. These large Teaching Trunks, available free […]
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June 28, 2018
Zoe Wright, Public Relations Intern From touching lives to conveying a national identity, music is extremely powerful. Music goes hand and hand with society; rebellious teenagers listened to rock and roll in the sixties while today’s rappers comment on political controversies in their lyrics. Music has always acted as an outlet for people and the […]
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June 20, 2018
The Florida Holocaust Museum has partnered with the Tampa Bay History Center to offer its “Speak Up, Speak Now!®” program to students. This is the first time that The FHM is providing this program in Tampa! This summer, The FHM will be working with approximately twenty-four summer camp students at the Tampa Bay History Center, ages seven to eleven. […]
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June 13, 2018
Two years ago, on June 12, 2016, our communities were rocked by the massacre that occurred at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL. At The Florida Holocaust Museum, we are dedicated to teaching the members of all races and cultures the inherent worth and dignity of human life. We believe that education is key to ending […]
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June 8, 2018
The Florida Holocaust Museum (The FHM) has partnered with the Pinellas and Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperatives to offer free admission to the Museum! This exciting new partnership allows for Pinellas and Hillsborough library cardholders to check out a museum pass to visit The Florida Holocaust Museum. One of only three accredited Holocaust museums in […]
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June 7, 2018
Zoe Wright, Public Relations Intern at The Florida Holocaust Museum In 1931, the International Olympic Committee announced that the 1936 Olympics would be held in Berlin, Germany. This choice recognized Germany’s inclusion in the world community after being isolated following World War I. The decision was made before Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor. As experienced […]
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May 25, 2018
The Florida Holocaust Museum to offer free admission to active duty military personnel and their families through Blue Star Museums The Florida Holocaust Museum is offering free admission to United States active duty military personnel and their families, starting on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 26, 2018. This program continues throughout the summer and ends […]
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May 24, 2018
Zoe Wright, Public Relations Intern at The Florida Holocaust Museum The Florida Holocaust Museum’s display of Operation Finale: The Capture and Trial of Adolf Eichmann is the very first exhibition in the United States that offers an inside look into the capture and trial of a Nazi war criminal. The exhibition is co-produced by the […]
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April 9, 2018
In 2016, through all Giving Challenge donations a total of $41,082 was raised for The Florida Holocaust Museum! Donations made through The Giving Challenge were used to fund The FHM’s Educational and Outreach programs, such as the Anne Frank Humanitarian Award, Teaching Trunks, Law Enforcement and Society, Speak Up, Speak Now!® and Summer Institute for Teachers programs! The Anne […]
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