Beyond Duty: Diplomats Recognized as Righteous Among the Nations
On View February 4 – March 25, 2018
Created by Yad Vashem
The Holocaust was an unprecedented genocide, total and systematic, perpetrated by Nazi Germany and its collaborators, with the aim of annihilating the Jewish people, culture, and traditions from the face of the Earth.
Between 1933 and 1941, Nazi Germany pursued a policy that dispossessed the Jews of their rights and their property, followed by the branding and concentration of the Jewish population. This policy gained broad support in Germany and much of occupied Europe. In 1941, following the invasion of the Soviet Union, the Nazis and their collaborators launched the systematic extermination of the Jews. By the end of 1941, the policy had developed into an overall comprehensive, systematic murder operation that the Nazis called “The Final Solution to the Jewish Question.”
A person should see humankind as partly innocent and partly culpable; a single good deed can tip the scales. ~Maimonides
While the countries of the free world were reluctant to help Jewish refugees, and while most diplomats continued to employ standard procedures, only very few felt that extraordinary times required extraordinary action and were willing to act against their governments’ policy. Only a small minority mustered the necessary courage to recognize the significance and consequences of obeying their superiors’ instructions. When faced with the plight of the Jews, they decided that although they were of a different nationality and religion, they were unable to continue with their professional routine, and hence chose to defy their superiors and, if necessary, suffer the consequences.
The core of the exhibition is comprised of the stories of 9 diplomats who were recognized as “Righteous Among the Nations”. The stories represent diversity: different countries of origin, various countries were they operated different types of rescue actions taken in various stages of the Holocaust. The stories are woven within the historical chain of events of the holocaust, along with more specific historical background relevant to each of the 9 stories.
Join us at the Flag House on Saturday, April 14 as we officially cut the ribbon on our new Little Free Library! From 1 PM – 2:30 PM climb aboard the Enoch Pratt Free Library Book Buggy and sign up for your very own library card. Stick around and pop into the Children’s Discovery Gallery from 2:30 PM – 3 PM for children’s Story Time.
This is a FREE event. Registration via Eventbrite is encouraged.
Clifton Mansion’s Annual Valentine’s Tour
A Post Valentine’s Present!
Saturday, February 17, 10AM-12PM
Are you feeling lucky in love? Or grateful for good friends? Come celebrate with us! Join us for a look into Johns Hopkins’ life and his (fictional) friend Miss Susie Slagle. Share in their lives, times, loss and love stories with an exploration of the twists and turns of the plot lines from the novel, The Man Miss Susie Loved by Augusta Tucker. Our hope is that the turmoil and loyalty shown in their love lives will help you appreciate your own loves and friendships – as you celebrate your Valentines throughout the year.
If you have read Johns Hopkins: A Silhouette by Helen Thomas Hopkins or one of Augusta Tucker’s Susie Slagle books, you are invited to add to the conversation answering questions and adding reflections after the presentation. Copies of Hopkins’ book will be available for purchase at the Clifton Shop, or copies can be purchased online through Amazon Smile- designate Civic Works and a portion of your purchase will be donated!
The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House welcomes David Hildebrand of the Colonial Music Institute for his lecture and performance “Musical Maryland: A History of Performance from the Colonial Period to the Jhu Age of Radio.” Sponsored by the Peabody Institute.
David Hildebrand will be promoting his new publication Musical Maryland: A History of Song and Performance from the Colonial Period to the Age of Radio and discussing music from the War of 1812 on National Anthem Day,
Saturday, March 3, 2018, at 2 PM.
This program is generously sponsored by the Peabody Conservatory.
Join the Commission on the Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Passage of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution and the City of Hyattsville for the unveiling of the ” Couriers to Congress” highway marker.
Parking information:
Due to extremely limited parking all guests are directed to arrive at 4990 Rhode Island Avenue, through the 43rd Avenue entrance. Shuttles will transport guests to the event site.
Spend a Day with Actor / Impersonator Steve Cole aka Frederick Douglass who will be Performing the November 1864 Speech “A Friendly Word To Maryland” at the Baltimore Civil War Museum. Steve Cole is expert in the field at portraying Frederick Douglass.
Museum is Open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Admission for Adults 19-Over $3.00
Students Age 12-18 $2.00
Age 12 and Under FREE
The Baltimore Leadership School for young women is seeking NHD judges. This is their first year participating in the National History Day competition. The Maryland Humanities recommended GBHA and BNHA as a possible resource for judges.
They’re planning on having a 2 day competition on Wednesday February 14th and Thursday February 15th. Judges will be needed from 8:45am (presentations start at 9) until 3:30pm (last presentation ends at 3pm) both days. They are e providing lunch from 10:45am-12:15pm both dates (this will also be a break from presentations) and snacks throughout the day.
They are hoping to secure the same judges for both days to provide continuity in the judging but if you can only commit to one day they will work with you.
The most important thing is that we participate to make their efforts worthwhile.
Please contact
Victoria Lehr
vlehr@blsyw.org
8th Grade Social Studies
Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women
128 W Franklin St (Mount Vernon)
Phone: 443-384-7345
Join us for the Annual Meeting, co-hosted with the Baltimore National Heritage Area, on November 16th
at 4:30 at the Baltimore Streetcar Museum (1901 Falls Road). You’ll have the opportunity to meet, elect and
hear from your new leadership about exciting plans to expand outreach and programming. If by some chance
you haven’t visited the Streetcar Museum, we’re opening the doors at 4, so you can get a peek.
We’re thrilled that our joint Annual Meeting marks the kick-off of a new relationship between the Greater
Baltimore History Alliance and the Baltimore National Heritage Area. BNHA has taken on responsibility for
administering GBHA. This partnership means that more of your annual dues money is available for the
expanded outreach and programming. In addition to the chance to schmooze and nosh with colleagues of
both organizations, the evening features the first joint program of our two organizations: “On the Right Track
– the Impacts of Heritage Tourism.”
Join us for the Annual Meeting, co-hosted with the Baltimore National Heritage Area, on November 16th at 4:30 at the Baltimore Streetcar Museum (1901 Falls Road). You’ll have the opportunity to meet, elect and hear from your new leadership about exciting plans to expand outreach and programming. If by some chance you haven’t visited the Streetcar Museum, we’re opening the doors at 4, so you can get a peek. We’re thrilled that our joint Annual Meeting marks the kick-off of a new relationship between the Greater Baltimore History Alliance and the Baltimore National Heritage Area. BNHA has taken on responsibility for administering GBHA. This partnership means that more of your annual dues money is available for the expanded outreach and programming. In addition to the chance to schmooze and nosh with colleagues of both organizations, the evening features the first joint program of our two organizations: “On the Right Track – the Impacts of Heritage Tourism.”
