

KZ-Gedenkstätte Dachau
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KZ-Gedenkstätte Dachau: A Place of Remembrance and Learning
editThe KZ-Gedenkstätte Dachau is a significant place of remembrance and learning, located on the grounds of the former concentration camp Dachau. Founded in 1965 at the initiative of survivors, it serves as a memorial against the Nazi regime and as a place of remembrance for the victims.
Main Mission and Values
editThe memorial aims to preserve and convey the history of the Dachau concentration camp. It promotes awareness of the crimes of the National Socialists and emphasizes the importance of democracy and human rights. The main mission is to inform and sensitize visitors from all over the world to prevent future crimes against humanity.
Key Products and Services
edit- Guided Tours and Exhibitions: The memorial offers comprehensive guided tours and exhibitions that illuminate the history of the camp and the experiences of the inmates.
- Educational Programs: There are special educational offerings for students and adults that address topics such as resistance and victim groups.
- Sacred Memorials: Various religious memorials, including the Protestant Reconciliation Church and the Russian Orthodox Chapel, are part of the grounds.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe memorial is committed to the preservation of historical buildings and documents. It works closely with the Bavarian Memorial Foundation to keep the memory of the victims alive and to inform future generations. Financial support from the Free State of Bavaria and the federal government enables the continuation of this important work.
Current Developments
editThe memorial is constantly striving to expand and update its offerings. Currently, new positions are being filled in various areas to further strengthen the work and keep the memory of the victims of National Socialism alive.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/KZ-Gedenkst%C3%A4tte_Dachau
- 2 - https://www.kz-gedenkstaette-dachau.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Bildungsprogramm_2018.pdf
- 3 - https://www.muenchen.travel/pois/kunst-kultur/kz-gedenkstaette-dachau
- 4 - https://www.kz-gedenkstaette-dachau.de/en/historical-site/virtual-tour/
- 5 - https://www.kz-gedenkstaette-dachau.de/en/imprint/