Laura E.
3/29/2024
I have been to this museum three times. The first time was when I was a child with my mother and sister. When I was in eighth grade, my middle school class got to go here for a field trip. We got...
CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center
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1532 S 3rd St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Terre Haute, IN is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing prejudice and hatred through education about the Holocaust. Founded by Eva Mozes Kor in 1995, the museum was rebuilt and reopened in 2005 after being destroyed by arson. CANDLES shines a light on the story of the Holocaust, Eva Kor, the Mengele twins, and other survivors, offering exhibits, educational resources, and events to promote healing, respect, and responsibility.
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Ken N.
5/2/2019
Although you may be well versed in history regarding WWII and the Holocaust, this museum takes you on a personal journey that opens your understanding to a new level. The museum uses a timeline...
Kristie T.
10/30/2019
I came across this originally on Yelp and then I saw it when I Googled things to do in Terre Haute and this was the first thing that came up. I was skeptical when we pulled up because it was a...
Sarah N.
5/20/2016
Now Candles without Ava Kor might render a different Yelp experience, but when I stopped in and happened to catch the Ava Kor talk....AMAZING! She is 82 years old, clear and audible to hear from...
Alida R.
4/7/2017
Extraordinary hidden gem alert: the small university town of Terre Haute, Indiana is home to the only Holocaust museum in the state- CANDLES, founded by the extraordinary Eva Kor. Eva's life...
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