September 16th at 4:00 • The Woodlands in Falmouth

4:00-6:00
The celebration begins on the patio with cocktails, conversation, and connecting with longtime friends.

6:00-7:00
Next we honor a few special members of our community who founded and built the HHRC and hear from the 2025 Gerda Haas Award recipient Maulian Bryant, Executive Director of the Wabanaki Alliance.

7:00-9:00
The evening will include dinner, dancing, Gala Celebration, a silent auction, live music, a master of ceremonies, laughter and good cheer.

If you are interested in sponsoring a table for others to attend, becoming an event sponsor, or donating an item to our silent auction, please contact us

Join us for a joyful celebration!

Celebrating 40 Years of Aspirations and Achievements

As we think back at HHRC’s incredible growth in the last 40 years, we feel an outpouring of gratitude for the thousands of people who helped this organization thrive. What began as a seminar at Bowdoin College in 1984 has become a force for hopeful work and change. In classrooms, at the stunning Michael Klahr Center, in Maine communities, we facilitate honest conversations and encourage people to speak up against racism and prejudice and for the human rights of all people. As we celebrate the 40th Anniversary, we will rely on the stories of our founders, showcase the achievements of each decade, and profile people who brought talent, scholarship, friendship and joy to its evolution. Enjoy a timeline by decades.

Help Fuel Our Mission & Work

The mission of the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine is to promote universal respect for human rights through outreach and education. Using the lessons of the Holocaust and other events, past and present, we encourage individuals and communities to reflect and act upon their moral responsibilities to confront prejudice, intolerance and discrimination.

The work to achieve this aspirational vision is fueled by the talents and passions of many people committed to spreading knowledge, teaching students, creating community, celebrating survivors, and opening up opportunities for people of all ages, races, religions and backgrounds. We strive to build brave communities.

Our educators offer seventeen fully developed educational programs to school free of charge. Middle and high school students across Maine have participated in our programs, some for one session, others for extensive learning. Adult programs are offered to organizations, community groups, senior colleges and universities.

The stunning Michael Klahr Center curates thoughtful exhibits by Maine artists, showcases archival objects, historical material, and Holocaust survivors’ portraits and audio stories. In this cultural center we hosts performances, presentations and special events that encourage reflection, conversation and connection. Each weekday we welcome visitors to explore and enjoy this wonderful resource, and many student visits throughout the school year.

Please contact us with any questions

The work is made possible by our generous donors.
Can help us in build brave communities and strengthening human rights?