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	Participants Countries and organizations Conference documentation Conference programme				Report from Workshop 1 on Remembrance and Representation: "It Happened there: the Existence and Meaning of Historical Locations" Presentation by Mr. David Barnouw Presentation by Dr. Jan Munk Presentation by Dr. Robert Sigel Presentation by Dr. Teresa Swiebocka Presentation by Dr. Jonathan Webber Presentation by Dr. James E. Young Presentation by Dr. Jan Munk Munk, Jan Presentation by Dr. Jan Munk The Terezín Memorial represents the only institution of its kind in the Czech Republic. Originally an organisation looking after the sites, linked to the memory of victims of political and racial persecution in the years of Nazi Occupation in our lands, the Memorial´s activities have envolved and gradually given rise to a major center of museum, research and educational programmes, an institution which is an acknowledged partner to martyrological centres abroad. Especially in the past few years its role of a meeting place for people of different nationalities, confessions and political views has been systematically emphasised. The establishment of the Terezín Memorial´s Meeting Centre has created new opportunities for young people in particular as well as teachers, scientists and activists of different civic associations and unions from home and abroad. The Terezín Memorial offers to visitors sightseeing tours of the Small Fortress as well as objects and memorial sites in the former Ghetto, complete expert explanation. Visitors can also opt for a tour of the Crematorium in the former concentration camp in Litomerice. Now eleven permanent exhibitions could be visited in all our buildings. Furthermore, every year many short – term documentary and art exhibitions are prepared. Researchers who have access to the funds of the Departments of Collections and Documentation can also use the services of the specialised library. The staff of the Terezín Memorial also provide consultations on matters of racial and political persecution in the Czech lands during the World War II, supplying information on the fate of the former inmates of the repressive facilities in Terezín and Litomerice. The educational department offers many kinds of educational programs. From very simple one day program composed from special guided tour trough memorial sights and one or two basic lectures to the very well sophisticated three days workshop composed from the guided tour, special lectures and different kinds of active work in the groups. I have to notice that the work with the participants of this educational programme is different from the work with the normal visitors. For them we have another team of guides who are authorised by the Memorial to do this work and every year their knowledge is tested by our historians. >> Back to top				Introduction Opening Session: Messages and speeches Plenary Sessions: Messages and speeches Workshops, Panels and Seminars Summary Report on Panels and Workshops Panel 1: Holocaust Education - Where Are We Going? Panel 2: Remembering the Holocaust - The challenges of Memory Panel 3: Holocaust Research - From the Archives to the Classroom Workshops on Education Workshops on Remembrance and Representation Workshops on Research Closing Session and Declaration Other Activities
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