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Recent updates, immersive stories and relevant articles from around The Anne Frank Center USA – here’s what’s new and noteworthy from our transformative programs and community outreach initiatives to ways we’re honoring Anne Frank’s legacy and amplifying her message.

In The News

The Press of Atlantic City: “Anne Frank’s tree taking root at Stockton University”

In The News

Trib Live Westmoreland: “New sapling at Seton Hill University helps spread legacy of Holocaust diarist Anne Frank”

In The News

Pittsburgh Tribune: “Descendent of tree that once stood outside Anne Frank House now grows in Pittsburgh”

In The News

Politico: “The Losing Battle to Beat Antisemitism in the Age of Misinformation”

Press Release

Anne Frank Center USA Grows Sapling Project

Press Release

Anne Frank Center USA Appoints Dr. Lauren Bairnsfather, Seasoned Museum Professional, Scholar, and Community Builder, as CEO

Upcoming Events

May 5

Wagner College Sapling Dedication

Invite only

May 5, 2026 / 10:30 AM

Wagner College Campus. Staten Island, NY

June 2-3

Teaching the Holocaust: Alabama Holocaust Education Center

Dr. Lauren Bairnsfather, CEO, and Katie Meade, Education Specialist, presenting

June 2-3, 2026
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, Birmingham, AL

PAST Events

April 27

The Future of Holocaust Remembrance

April 27, 2026 / 7:00 PM

Speaker: Dr. Lauren Bairnsfather, AFC CEO

Baylor University,
Waco, TX

April 16

Carla the Rescuer Screening

April 16, 2026 / 7:00 PM

The Panida Theater, Sandpoint, ID

April 13

Yom HaShoah Community Commemoration

April 13, 2026 / 7:00 PM

Includes performance of ‘Plenty of Courage’

Kean University,
Union, NJ

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