Upcoming Events

Dismantling Democracy

Dismantling Democracy: 53 Days in Nazi Germany explores the critical weeks following Hitler’s appointment as chancellor in 1933, when the Nazi Party legally and systematically dismantled the democratic foundations of the Weimar Republic. Grounded in primary sources and historical context, the program offers an opportunity to learn about this pivotal moment in history—one that reminds us how quickly democratic institutions can erode.

At the HHRC, we work to promote Holocaust education, confront antisemitism and bias, and strengthen a more informed and compassionate civic culture across our state.  One way we pursue that mission is through educational programs that invite communities to examine history in ways that deepen understanding and inspire civic engagement. The following are scheduled presentations; please join us.

Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth
January 29th at 6:30

Lithgow Library, Augusta
April 13th at 5:00

Kennebunk Free Library, Kennebunk
April 21 at 6:30

Fort Kent Public Library, Fort Kent
June 3rd @5:30

Events Planned for 2026

Omer Art Series: Opening Reception and Artist Talk
April 19

Distinguished Lecture Series
Kit Thomason Crossman - March 26

Yom HaShoah Service
At the Michael Klahr Center - April 12

Touch Drawing Workshop
By Artist Susan Bakaley Marshall - May 3

Witness to History Project

Another initiative continues our mission to connect students with personal testimony through our Witness to History Project. In partnership with the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center, we’re offering presentations by Holocaust survivors, liberators, and resisters—in schools, online, or at the Michael Klahr Center. These first-hand accounts offer important insight into the consequences of hatred, bigotry, and systemic violence.