The South Carolina Council on the Holocaust and USC’s Anne Frank Center will host a remembrance program honoring the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz on Saturday, January 27, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pastides Alumni Center in Columbia.
The event will feature keynote speeches from NBC’s Chuck Todd and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with spiritual reflections from local religious leaders. A special candle-lighting ceremony will also be held, led by children of Holocaust survivors.
Event Details
- Date/Time: Saturday, January 27, 10:30 a.m.
- Location: Pastides Alumni Center, 900 Senate Street, Columbia
- Cost: Free (Registration required)
- Livestream: Available for schools and libraries at scetv.org/80thLiberation
This important event is free to attend, but participants must register in advance. To reserve your spot, visit bit.ly/afc-80th.
Join the community in honoring the memory of Holocaust victims and survivors while reflecting on the lessons of history.