Eva Education Day

Two programs will recognize the life and works of Eva Kor, a Holocaust survivor who passed away in 2019.

The first comes in a statewide proclamation Issued by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb that sets aside Jan. 26, and the second is from the Indiana Historical Society on Jan. 28. Both are titled Eva Education Day.

“On International Holocaust Remembrance Day and Eva Education Day for the state of Indiana, we remember and honor the memory of the six million Jews who were murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators,” said Troy Fears, Executive Director of CANDLES museum in Terre Haute. “As we witness a rise in global antisemitism and intolerance, it is more important than ever to listen to or read the stories of Holocaust survivors, like our museums founder, Eva Kor, and reflect on their experiences, and retell their stories.”

Educators across the state our encouraged to visit CANDLES website for educational resources. Visit www.candlesholocaustmuseum.org for more information.

The museum has scheduled the grand opening of their new Eva’s Scarves exhibit on that day. The event is free to the public and Alex Kor, Eva’s son, will be in attendance.

The Historical Society’s Eva Education Day is scheduled for Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  There will be educational activities, book signings, talks, a documentary screening, and more. All activities are included with regular museum admission. For more info, visit https://indianahistory.org/events/eva-kor-education-day/