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Exploring Pastimes Through the VHEC Collection
February 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free
What do a wooden dog, a chess set, jump ropes, and a dollhouse have in common? Join the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre (VHEC) for a unique exploration of pastimes and memories before, during, and after the Holocaust.
The event begins with a guided tour of our cornerstone exhibition, In Focus: The Holocaust Through the VHEC Collection. In this tour, we’ll highlight how everyday objects, such as toys and games, provided moments of respite and connection during some of history’s darkest times. Discover how these pastimes reflect the resilience and creativity of individuals and families who lived through unimaginable hardship.
After the exhibition tour, join VHEC’s expert archivists for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our archives, where we’ll delve deeper into personal artefacts and testimonies—including the newly acquired Oberlander Family Fonds. This rare opportunity will reveal more about how objects and memories of leisure were intertwined with survival, and how these items continue to speak to the human experience.