Sanctuary at Fort Ontario: The Story of America’s Only World War II Emergency Refugee Shelter
Schedule
Sun, 26 Jan, 2025 at 11:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
New York State Museum | Albany, NY
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On the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, discover the extraordinary history of Fort Ontario, the only shelter in the United States established by the federal government to protect Holocaust refugees during World War II.This compelling program features Paul Lear, retired Site Manager of Fort Ontario, and Ann Allen, author of Holocaust Refugees in Oswego: From Nazi Europe to Lake Ontario. Together, they will shed light on the lives of the 982 mostly-Jewish refugees who found temporary sanctuary behind the barbed wire of Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York. Moderated by Aaron Noble, Senior Historian and Curator of Political and Military History at the New York State Museum, this lecture will delve into the impact this remarkable refuge had on both its residents and the local community.
Following the lecture, we invite attendees to visit the Museum’s exhibit, Holocaust to Haven, which tells the powerful story of the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter and its lasting legacy. This exhibit features artifacts, including a section of the original fence, and highlights the courage and resilience of those who sought a safe haven in America.
Join us for an inspiring reflection on this unique chapter in Holocaust and American history, commemorating the lives and stories of those who sought refuge and the enduring lessons they left behind.
Learn more:
https://nysm.nysed.gov/programs/sanctuary-at-fort-ontario
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Where is it happening?
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Ave,Albany, New York, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
