“On International Holocaust Remembrance Day and Eva Education Day for the state of Indiana, we remember and honor the memory of the six million Jews who were murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators. As we witness a rise in global antisemitism and intolerance, it is more important than ever to listen to or read the stories of Holocaust survivors, like our museums founder, Eva Kor, and reflect on their experiences, and retell their stories,” said Troy Fears, Executive Director of the museum.
Educators across the state our encouraged to visit CANDLES website for educational resources. Visit www.candlesholocaustmuseum.org for more
information.
CANDLES will host a grand opening of their new Eva’s Scarves exhibit on Thursday, January 26th from 6-7 PM. This event is FREE to the public. Alex Kor, Eva’s son, will be in attendance.
CANDLES is open to the public Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 students. Veterans and ISU Students are free.
In addition, The Indiana Historical Society will be hosting “Eva Education Day” on Saturday, January 28th from 10 AM – 5 PM. From IHS – Join us to recognize Eva Kor Education Day through educational activities, book signings, talks, a documentary screening, and explore Eva Kor from Auschwitz to Indiana exhibit and USC Shoah Foundation’s Dimensions in Testimony. All activities are included with regular museum admission. Presented by Old National Bank Foundation.
https://indianahistory.org/events/eva-kor-education-day/
CONTACT: Troy Fears, Executive Director
812-234-7881 office; 812-249-2759 cell
troy@candlesholocaustmuseum.org
