Summer Academy
August 8, 2024 at 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
We invite all Michigan educators to join us at The Zekelman Holocaust Center for Summer Academy on August 6, 7, and 8.
Whether you are new to teaching the Holocaust or an experienced Holocaust educator, The HC’s Summer Academy has specialized professional development sessions with resources for your classroom. Choose from 21 different sessions and earn SCECH hours throughout the week.
This year, each day’s sessions will focus on one theme in Holocaust education: the Human Story, Ideology, and Resistance. Register for all three days or individual sessions. View available sessions at holocaustcenter.org/summeracademy.
Free for Michigan educators
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Friday Public Tours
Join us at The HC every Friday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who can provide additional details on artifacts, deepen your understanding of the Holocaust, and highlight stories of survivors who rebuilt their lives in Michigan. There is no additional cost to attend a public tour.
Friday Public Tours
Join us at The HC every Friday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who can provide additional details on artifacts, deepen your understanding of the Holocaust, and highlight stories of survivors who rebuilt their lives in Michigan. There is no additional cost to attend a public tour.
Friday Public Tours
Join us at The HC every Friday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who can provide additional details on artifacts, deepen your understanding of the Holocaust, and highlight stories of survivors who rebuilt their lives in Michigan. There is no additional cost to attend a public tour.
Friday Public Tours
Join us at The HC every Friday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who can provide additional details on artifacts, deepen your understanding of the Holocaust, and highlight stories of survivors who rebuilt their lives in Michigan. There is no additional cost to attend a public tour.
Friday Public Tours
Join us at The HC every Friday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who can provide additional details on artifacts, deepen your understanding of the Holocaust, and highlight stories of survivors who rebuilt their lives in Michigan. There is no additional cost to attend a public tour.