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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August 17, 2017
Becky Smith, Public Relations Intern at The Florida Holocaust Museum August 17, 2017 marks National Nonprofit Day. Nonprofits are organizations or businesses trying to make the community a better place through education and advocacy by relying solely on donations. On September 9, The Florida Holocaust Museum is partnering with Keep St. Pete Lit to present the […]
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August 9, 2017
Becky Smith, Public Relations Intern at The Florida Holocaust Museum The Florida Holocaust Museum has been nominated for TWO local community awards! The St. Petersburg Chamber has nominated the Museum for their “Good ‘Burger” award for Arts and Culture and Creative Loafing Tampa nominated the Museum for “Best Museum” in the Tampa Bay area. The “Good […]
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July 25, 2017
“Hitler and the Nazis took everything away from us. The one thing they could never take away from anybody is the education they have.” -Lisl Schick, Holocaust Survivor Becky Smith, Public Relations Intern at The Florida Holocaust Museum A few weeks ago, The Florida Holocaust Museum launched its annual Trunks of Hope campaign to continue […]
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June 29, 2017
Becky Smith, Public Relations Intern at The Florida Holocaust Museum Due to popular demand, The FHM’s traveling exhibition, The Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933-1945, has been extended through August 6, 2017. The exhibition examines the Nazi regimes attempt to eradicate homosexuality while promoting tolerance via personal stories, featured rhetoric and law of the time and interactive […]
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