MILWAUKEE — An exhibition exploring the life and legacy of Anne Frank opened June 12 at the Milwaukee Central Library, marking what would have been her 97th birthday.
The traveling exhibit, “Anne Frank: A History for Today,” was developed by the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam and is presented locally by the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center. It aims to contextualize Anne’s story within the broader history of the Holocaust, in which six million Jews were killed, while emphasizing the individuality of each victim.
Anne Frank, born June 12, 1929, in Frankfurt, Germany, became one of the most widely recognized voices of the Holocaust through the diary she began at age 13. After fleeing Nazi Germany for Amsterdam, Anne documented daily life under mounting anti-Jewish restrictions beginning in June 1942. Weeks later, her family went into hiding, and she continued writing with candor and hope despite the escalating danger.
Located on the library’s second floor at 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., the free exhibition is open to the public through Aug. 7. It is recommended for visitors ages 12 and older and offers opportunities for self-guided or docent-led tours.
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