International Holocaust Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp on January 27, 1945. Learn about and remember the victims of the Holocaust with these books, movies, community events and exhibits, and online resources.
Virtual & Community Events
- Holocaust Center for Humanity | Upcoming Events - Throughout the year, the Center hosts numerous events online, in-person at their Seattle museum, and with partners around Washington state.
- International Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemorative Program - On January 27 from 5:00PM - 7:00PM (EST) The National WWII Museum will commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. Watch the event live through Vimeo.
Virtual Exhibits
- Explore Artifacts - This interactive virtual exhibit from The Holocaust Center for Humanity uses artifacts and firsthand accounts to tell the story of Washington State Holocaust survivors.
- Holocaust Remembrance Day | U.S. National Archives - The National Archives (NARA) is the international epicenter of Holocaust-related research. NARA holds millions of records created or received by the U.S. Government during and after World War II.
Online Resources
- Gale in Context: World History and World Book Student - Find articles and information from verified sources to help deepen your understanding of the Holocaust and World War II.
- Introduction to the Holocaust | Holocaust Encyclopedia - Hosted by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, this virtual resource contains more than 850 articles about the Holocaust, antisemitism, and current-day mass atrocities in 19 languages.
- The Holocaust | The National WWII Museum - Explore in-depth articles about the history of the Holocaust written by museum historians.
Books & Movies
Learn more about the holocaust with these titles for kids, teens and adults, or browse our entire collection.