Travelling exhibit utilizes unique “peer-education” to teach the lessons of the Holocaust 

Jeffersonville, VT (January 22, 2026) — Anne Frank: A History for Today, an internationally recognized educational exhibit examining the life of Anne Frank, the young Jewish girl who – in the pages of her world-renowned diary – documented two years of hiding in German-occupied Amsterdam during World War II, will be on display this year at three Vermont high schools.  

The exhibit is on loan from The University of South Carolina, the Official U.S. Partner of the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, which also provides training for the student docents. It has been presented in communities across the globe and offers a powerful opportunity to explore the enduring lessons of the Holocaust, confront antisemitism, and reflect on the responsibilities of citizenship in today’s world. Anne Frank: A History for Today draws explicit connections between historical antisemitism and contemporary hate, encouraging critical thinking, empathy, and civic engagement. 

The exhibit will be hosted at the following schools: 

• BFA Fairfax H.S. (contact: svilleneuve@fwsu.org) — February 2-20, 2026

• Mill River Union H.S. (contact: jseverance@millriverschools.org) — March 2-27, 2026

• Brattleboro Union H.S. (contact: llevesque@wsesdvt.org) — April 9-30, 2026 

Vermont teachers are invited to bring their students to experience the exhibit as part of a thought-provoking educational field trip opportunity. In addition to the exhibit panels, the program includes guided tours, educator resources, and student-led discussions designed to deepen understanding and foster respectful dialogue. Many tours will be led by trained student docents, empowering young people to take an active role in Holocaust education and peer learning. 

“Anne Frank’s story remains one of the most personal and compelling entry points into understanding the Holocaust,” said Debora Steinerman, president of Vermont Holocaust Memorial. “Bringing this exhibit into Vermont high schools ensures that students not only learn history but also examine its relevance in confronting hate and intolerance today.” 

The exhibit aligns with Vermont’s educational goals around civic engagement, historical literacy, and social responsibility. Select viewing opportunities may be open to families and community members; details will be announced by the host schools. 

Please reach out to each school contact above for more information about planned community night events or how to visit. 

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About Anne Frank: A History for Today 

Anne Frank: A History for Today is an educational exhibition developed by the Anne Frank House in  Amsterdam. It is designed to engage students in learning about Anne Frank’s life, the Holocaust, and  the continuing importance of standing up against antisemitism, racism, and all forms of  discrimination. 

The Anne Frank Center on the campus of the University of South Carolina brings to life the story of  the young Jewish girl who – in the pages of her world-renowned diary – documented two years of  hiding in German-occupied Amsterdam during World War II. By sharing Anne’s legacy with visitors,  students, and teachers, USC’s Anne Frank Center seeks to inspire our commitment to never be  bystanders but instead to stand up together against antisemitism, bigotry, and inequality wherever it  may exist today. Vermont Holocaust Memorial (www.holocaustmemorial-vt.org) is a volunteer run, nonprofit “museum without walls” based out of Jeffersonville, Vermont. Its mission is Holocaust education, providing educator professional development workshops, a speaker’s bureau, exhibits, and projects to  schools, libraries, and community organizations throughout the state.