Bearing Witness- Unforgettable Stories from the Holocaust

What: Beatrice “Bea” Schemer is a Holocaust survivor from Germany and community speaker who shares her personal story of escape, displacement, and rebuilding after the Holocaust. Drawing from her lived experience as a Jewish child under Nazi threat, she speaks about her family’s journey to safety, their years of uncertainty and migration, and the resilience required to begin again in a new country. This is Bea's first time speaking at The Breman!

When: February 22nd, Tour begins at 12:30 and speakers begin at 2:00 PM

Where: The Breman, 1440 Spring Street NW

Cost: Admission is free. Registration required.

DAY OF EVENT

Admission to the museum is complimentary all day.

12:30 PM - Visitors can attend a free guided tour of the Holocaust Gallery. Tours are capped at 60 persons in total. They are on a first-come, first-served basis. While the tour is in session, the Holocaust Gallery will be closed from 12:30 - 2 PM, but our other galleries will be open during this time.

2:00 PM - The Bearing Witness program begins. Doors to the auditorium open at 1:30 PM.

Complimentary parking is available at the museum (with free overflow parking available nearby.)

*By attending this event, you acknowledge that photography and video recording may take place. These images may be used by our partners for promotional, educational, and archival purposes across print and digital platforms.

If you prefer not to be photographed or have concerns, please inform a staff member at check-in.

Security Protocols: For the protection of our speakers and guests, All visitors are subject to security screening. To ensure the safety and security of our visitors and employees, firearms and weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited inside the building.

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