Join the Irondequoit Historical Society for a Holocaust Remembrance Event at Our Local Library

On Thursday, May 2, 2024, the Irondequoit Historical Society will host an event at the local library at 7:00 PM to observe Holocaust Remembrance. Marcia Birken and Marjorie Searl, co-chairs of the project, will lead the discussion. They started this initiative in spring 2021 to commemorate about 115 Holocaust survivors buried at Mount Hope Cemetery.

The project includes building a Holocaust Monument and creating a Holocaust Archive on the Friends of Mount Hope (FOMH) website. These initiatives are funded by donations collected by the co-chairs and their team, reflecting a community effort to remember the Holocaust and honor its survivors.

In July 2023, the project received a boost with a grant from the Jewish Federation. This support helped develop a comprehensive database that integrates Holocaust research from three organizations: the Center for Holocaust Awareness and Information (CHAI), the Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Project at Monroe Community College (HGHRP), and the Friends of Mount Hope.

The updated database will feature new audio and video resources, interactive maps of Mount Hope and Britton Road Cemeteries, and a detailed list of Holocaust survivors who settled in Rochester. These updates are designed to enhance the learning experience for those interested in Holocaust history.

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