108: Candles Holocaust Museum, Part 2: Resilience
The ember of hate that ignited the CANDLES Holocaust Museum two decades ago did what flames often fail to consider: it sparked a greater force, a resolve to rise and rebuild. Welcome back to "Hometown History Podcast," where today's episode reunites us with Troy Fears, the Executive Director at CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Terre Haute, Indiana. In the aftermath of a shattering act of domestic terrorism, we uncover the story of resilience that defines the museum's journey from ruin to rebirth. Now a beacon of hope and history, CANDLES stands stronger than before, its halls echoing with the voices of thousands of visitors each year.
From wide-eyed school children absorbing lessons of the past to educational workshops that mold minds for a better future, the museum serves as a testament to the triumph of knowledge and remembrance over ignorance and destruction. Join us as we explore how the center has transformed a narrative of violence into one of vibrant education and enduring peace. For more stories of resilience and the indomitable human spirit, visit us at itshometownhistory.com, where every chapter of history, even the most painful, is given a voice.