The life history of Anne Frank and her family is the leading thread running through “Anne Frank: A History for Today.” The family’s story is juxtaposed against world events before, during and after the rise to power of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party. The exhibit includes photographs of the Frank family and the other occupants of the Secret Annex and shows how people were persecuted by political decisions and by the actions of individuals. Implicit in the exhibit are the themes of scapegoating, bullying, anti-Semitism, racism, ethnic cleansing, and genocide. Visitors are challenged to look for ways to resolve differences without violence and to learn about human rights laws and standards as defined by such documents as the U.N. Declaration of Human Rights and Convention on the Rights of Children. Finally, visitors are encouraged by docents to learn about current events and take an active role in their community and government.

Exhibit is bilingual: English/Spanish

Appropriate for elementary, middle school, high school grade levels and above

The Anne Frank Center suggests 90-minutes for group tours and discussion.

Presented by United Jewish Federation of Utah in partnership with the Inclusion Center, Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office, Salt Lake City Public Library, and Utah Department of Community and Culture.

Todah Rebah! (Thank You) to the following sponsors for making possible Anne Frank: A History for Today: 4Life, Allen Communication, Callister Nebeker & McCullough, Deseret News, El Observador Utah, Reagan Outdoor Advertising, Rio Tinto, Ray Quinney & Nebeker, Steel Encounters, Tanner Humanities Center at the University of Utah, Wells Fargo and Zions Bank.