ATTENTION: DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC WE ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC!
Due to the mature content of our material, we recommend students be in the 6th grade or above.
INDIVIDUAL VISITS
Due to our limited staff, please call ahead to book your visit, regardless of size.
GROUP VISIT (5 OR MORE PEOPLE)
GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES
All groups must be booked in advance by completing and submitting the Group Visit Request Form.
- We require one (1) chaperone per eight (8) students, grades 6-12.
- Our Center can only accommodate 45 students at one time.
- If you have more than 45 students, please call our office to make other arrangements.
MATERIALS TO PREPARE STUDENTS
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Educational Resources
Map: German Conquests During World War II
Map: Key Locations for Survivors During World War II
A History of the Holocaust to Accompany the Exhibit -
Teaching Assignments
Voice of the Artwork
Life Before the War, In the Ghettos, and In the Camps
Rescuers
Antisemitism
Find the Facts-Student Version / Find the Facts-Teacher Version
Debriefing Your Visit to Darkness into Life -
Videos
“Why Should We Remember” (8 minutes)
To be used as an introduction to the exhibit for visitors.
“Darkness into Life, Interviews with Survivors and Artists” (55 minutes)
This can be run in a loop of continuous play during exhibit hours.
“Children of the Holocaust” (55 minutes)
Documentary of nine Birmingham survivors telling their personal story of survival. Uses original photographs and historical film footage.
HOURS
Monday – Thursday
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
The AHEC is closed on the following holidays: Rosh Hashanah (2 days), Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
*The make an appointment to visit the center on Sundays and holidays, email info@ahecinfo.org or call 205.795.4176
YOUR VISIT
Please allow 45 minutes for your visit.
ADMISSION
There is no charge for admission. Donations are always welcome.
LOCATION
2100 Highland Avenue South, Suite 101
Birmingham, AL 35205
PARKING
INDIVIDUAL PARKING is available in the parking deck behind Temple Emanu-El. Access is from the alley off Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. South (21st Street South).
GROUP/BUS PARKING is available 3 blocks away at Temple Beth-El, 2179 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205.
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