Scholars for Life presents 'Remembering the Holocaust: Cultural Heritage and Tourism'

Central’s Scholars for Life speaker series will present a talk with Dr. Brian Sommers, co-director of the International Studies program and department chair of Geography, Anthropology, & Tourism.

The conservation of cultural heritage can be  difficult when commemorating recent events and even more difficult when it deals with sites of cultural tragedy and related tourism. This is especially true of cultural heritage and tourism associated with the Holocaust. In this presentation, we will examine tourism of Holocaust sites and how cultural heritage teaches us about our history.

We will also look at how heritage sites have evolved over time to more effectively tell those stories. In doing so, we will use the example of a Central Discover Abroad program on Jewish heritage and Holocaust memory that is scheduled to take place in June 2026.

A buffet dinner will be served at 5 p.m. and the talk will begin at 6 p.m. Admission is $20 for the meal and talk. Pay in person with cash or check or pay online at www.ccsu.edu/conedpayment/. (Use the link below to register first.)