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Hybrid: Take History to Heart: Steen Metz, Holocaust Survivor

At just eight years old, Steen Metz was arrested with his parents and deported from their home in Odense, Denmark, to the Theresienstadt Concentration Camp. What followed was a harrowing journey of survival through unimaginable conditions. Of the 15,000 children imprisoned at Theresienstadt, fewer than 1,500 survived. Steen is one of them.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Steen shares his deeply personal account of life in the camp, the heartbreaking loss of his father, and the remarkable rescue by the Red Cross. His story doesn't end with liberation—instead, it continues through a successful international career, a life built in the United States, and a passionate mission to ensure the world never forgets.

Since 2012, Steen has shared his story with over 130,000 people, bringing history to life through firsthand testimony. Don’t miss this powerful opportunity to hear from one of the few remaining Holocaust Survivors who can speak for those who never had the chance.

Steen Metz's book, A Danish Boy in Theresiendstadt: Reflections of a Holocaust Survivor, will be available to purchase with cash or check after the presentation.

Join us before the event to experience cutting-edge 360-degree virtual reality technology that brings Holocaust history to life.  Find out more information here. 

You can choose to attend this program in-person or watch online on Zoom. Please indicate your preference when registering. After registering, you receive a link to the Zoom webinar at least three hours before the program. If the event is full, or if you prefer, you can watch the live stream on YouTube.com/@SchaumLib. A recording of this program is available at YouTube.com/@SchaumLib approximately 24 hours after the program is completed. 

Want to switch your attendance preference from online to in-person (or vice versa)? No problem! Just give us a call at (847) 923-3347 and we'll take care of that for you.

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