Georgia Commission on the Holocaust exhibits tour Georgia public libraries

TIFTON, Ga. – In partnership with the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust and the Georgia Public Library Service, Coastal Plain Regional Library System is proud to host a touring banner exhibit visiting public libraries statewide in an effort to preserve the memory of the Holocaust and to promote public understanding of the history.

“Fashioning a Nation: German Identity and Industry, 1914-1945” will be on display at Coastal Plain Regional Library System, 2014 Chesnutt Avenue, Tifton, GA. This exhibit explores the powerful history of German fashion from its international impact to its destruction by the Nazi regime. It honors the legacy of the Jewish Germans who contributed to its rise and commemorates the great cultural and economic loss resulting from its demise.

“The Georgia Commission on the Holocaust and Georgia’s public libraries offer a wealth of local and regional history for Georgia residents. Partnering to ensure the Holocaust and World War II are not forgotten is a natural decision so we can share this important history widely across our communities,” said Sally N. Levine, Executive Director, Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

The tour officially launched on March 28, 2022, and runs well into 2025 visiting a total of 88 public libraries across Georgia. Library staff will have access to educational materials and reading lists for all ages provided by the Commission allowing them to develop programs and help patrons explore the lives of those affected by the Holocaust as well as the massive toll it took on society as a whole.

“We are honored to host this second exhibit in the Holocaust Exhibits tour series at our library,” said Sandy Hester, Director, Coastal Plain Regional Library System.

The current tour is not the first time Georgia’s public libraries have hosted exhibits from the Commission. The last tour was in 2013 and it ran for several years visiting all parts of Georgia.

“Fashioning a Nation: German Identity and Industry, 1914-1945” will be on display at Coastal Plain Regional Library System from May 24 to June 26, 2023. The library is located at 2014 Chesnutt Avenue, Tifton, GA 31794, and is open Monday-Friday from 11:00 am-5:00 pm. The library will also be open Saturday, June 10, from 10:00 am-2:00 pm.

For more information reach out to: Allison Young, Coastal Plain Regional Library System, outreach@cprl.org

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