November Pogroms 1938: Experience Freiburg's History at the Documentation Center
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Freiburg Remembers: An Intense After-Work Tour of the November Pogroms 1938
On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Documentation Center of National Socialism in Freiburg invites you to a brief, historically grounded tour about the Night of Broken Glass on November 9, 1938. The event combines local history, scientific mediation, and a personal engagement with the persecution of Jewish people and others persecuted as Jewish in Freiburg.
Historical Traces in the Permanent Exhibition
At the center are selected objects and memories from the permanent exhibition of the Documentation Center. They make visible how Nazi violence manifested in Freiburg and what implications the November pogroms had for the city's Jewish community. History appears not abstract but is made tangible through concrete testimonies, biographies, and local contexts.
A Place for Learning and Remembrance in the Heart of Freiburg
The Documentation Center of National Socialism is located in the former traffic office from 1936 at Rotteckring. Over three levels, the institution conveys the history of Freiburg from 1918 to the present. Historical objects, digital media, interactive stations, and a memorial room in the courtyard open different access points to the cultural heritage of the city and to the memory of the persecuted and murdered.
Scientifically Accompanied and Locally Embedded
The tour is led by Caroline Klemm, historian and scientific staff member at the Documentation Center of National Socialism. Her professional interpretation leads from the historical events of the Night of Broken Glass to the concrete experiences of the Jewish community in Freiburg. The discovery experience focuses on key aspects of the exhibition and creates space for a reflective encounter with local history.
Gentle Approach to a Difficult Topic
The after-work tour is aimed at those interested who want to engage compactly and knowledgeably with the history of National Socialism in Freiburg after their workday. The short tour lasts about 30 minutes and offers a concentrated insight into historical connections, personal fates, and the significance of active memory culture.
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The after-work tour of the November pogroms 1938 is an intense city and museum experience for all who wish to better understand Freiburg’s history. Secure your free event ticket online or at the museum box office and experience a knowledgeable tour at an important place of learning and remembrance in the city.
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