Witness History: A Virtual Journey Through National Socialism - Germany Tour Kicks Off
Exploring Real-Life Witnesses Virtually - German Virtual Reality Tour Commences - Experience virtual reality firsthand with fellow history enthusiasts - German tour kick-starts
Get a firsthand account of National Socialism history: Now possible with the mobile exhibition "In Reality?" from Brandenburg, currently touring Germany. This exhibition brings Jewish eyewitnesses into the spotlight, allowing virtual encounters thanks to the announcement by the Brandenburg Cultural and History Society. The tour begins at the Brandenburg Gate in Potsdam and continues until May 11th.
The exhibit travels via a truck to various locations. Don a VR headset, and interact with five Jewish eyewitnesses like the 96-year-old Ruth Winkelmann, who shares personal tales from the NS era.
"In a present where extremism and attacks on human dignity have grown more common, rampant, and brutal, it's crucial to safeguard memories," said Michel Friedman, a publicist and tour patron.
Following Potsdam, the mobile exhibition visits Halle (Saale) (May 13th–16th), Zwickau (May 19th–23rd), Erfurt (May 26th–30th), and Schwerin (June 2nd–6th). Western federal states have planned more stops for the fall. Access is complimentary.
Germany's Historical Landscape:
As you tour through Germany, don't miss these significant events and locations:
- Munich and National Socialism Exhibition:
- Date: May 11, 2025
- Location: Munich
- A guided tour is offered, offering an introduction to the exhibit on Munich and National Socialism.[1]
- The Disavowed. Victims of National Socialism:
- This exhibition delves into people persecuted as "asocials" and "career criminals" but does not specify a virtual tour.[2]
- 80th Anniversary of the End of WWII in Berlin:
- Dates: May 2-11, 2025
- Location: Berlin
- Over 100 events include exhibitions, concerts, theater performances, and guided tours, recognizing the liberation of Europe from National Socialism. No specific mention of a virtual tour is made, but the events encapsulate the history of National Socialism.[5]
- 28th Workshop on the History and Memory of National Socialist Camps and Killing Sites:
- Dates: June 8–14, 2026
- Location: Berlin-Brandenburg
- Primarily academic, this workshop may discuss eyewitness accounts but doesn't mention a virtual tour.[3]
For a virtual tour centered around eyewitness perspectives, consider reaching out to these organizations or exploring their websites for extra resources or programs.
- Visitors can immerse themselves in personal testimonies of Jewish eyewitnesses through the mobile exhibition "In Reality?" in various EC countries, starting with Germany, as it tours throughout the regions.
- Ruth Winkelmann, a 96-year-old eyewitness from the NS era, shares her stories in this virtual reality experience, available through a VR headset at various locations.
- After experiencing the "In Reality?" exhibition in Germany, one can also focus on education and self-development by attending workshops or exploring organizations dedicated to preserving and sharing the accounts of people impacted by National Socialism.
