Momentous Launch: Achievement Realized
The Bliesdorf Chapel, with its unique architecture and solemn atmosphere, is currently hosting an exhibition titled "Women in Resistance against National Socialism". This thought-provoking display sheds light on the critical role women played in resisting the Nazi regime, highlighting personal stories, acts of courage, and the diverse ways women contributed to the resistance movements during that period.
The exhibition, which opened on August 2nd, has attracted a significant number of visitors, indicating the relevance and interest in this often underrepresented aspect of resistance history. The event will continue daily until August 16th, from 11 am to 5 pm, and will close with a religious service.
The closing event on August 16th will be a poignant evening, accompanied musically by cantor Suzan Burkhardt. The service will be led by Astrid Faeling from the Evangelical Women's Work.
To complement the exhibition, Sabine Stryga, the director of Neustadt's city library, has curated a book selection offering further literature recommendations on the topic of women's resistance against National Socialism. If you wish to delve deeper into this subject, some well-regarded books and studies include "Women in the Third Reich" by Jill Stephenson, "Sisters in the Resistance: How Women Fought to Free France 1940-1945" by Margaret Collins Weitz, and "Conscience and Courage: Women in Nazi Germany" by Elisabeth Boeckl-Klamper and Thomas Mang.
For those seeking more specific or regional literature related to Bliesdorf or German resistance, local historical societies or libraries may hold specialized publications. If you need assistance finding contact details for the Bliesdorf Chapel or recommendations for archives and institutions specializing in German resistance history, feel free to ask.
Admission to the exhibition is free, with donations welcome. Visit the Bliesdorf Chapel before August 16th to immerse yourself in this important historical narrative and pay tribute to the women who bravely resisted National Socialism.
The book selection curated by Sabine Stryga provides further reading on women's resistance against National Socialism, featuring titles like "Women in the Third Reich" and "Sisters in the Resistance". A related area of interest for those seeking more about Bliesdorf or German resistance could be explored through local historical societies or libraries.
