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A Memorial Tribute to Hans Weinmann, Devoted Friend to the Holocaust Memorial Center
Wednesday, October 6, 2021

By: Feiga Weiss, Head Librarian and Archivist –  On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, Hans Weinmann was laid to rest in the Clover Hill Park Cemetery, in Birmingham. It was a graveside service attended by his wife and a group of his closest friends. As a US Army veteran, he was accorded full military honors by… Continue Reading A Memorial Tribute to Hans Weinmann, Devoted Friend to the Holocaust Memorial Center

Your Membership Gift Has The Power To Overcome Prejudice And Hatred
Tuesday, June 1, 2021

By: Justin Bean, Membership and Data Manager – The Holocaust Memorial Center plays a unique role in our community. Each year, thousands of students and adults from all walks of life interact with the museum. When they visit us, whether virtually or physically, they learn not only about the Holocaust but also valuable lessons about… Continue Reading Your Membership Gift Has The Power To Overcome Prejudice And Hatred

Whose story is being told?
Tuesday, March 30, 2021

By: Mark Mulder, Exhibitions Curator – Recently, I have been paying attention to a growing national fascination with true crime documentaries, shows, and podcasts. It has become so popular that Saturday Night Live has taken on our nation’s fascination with true crime. The part of this trend that caught my attention is that many of… Continue Reading Whose story is being told?