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Registration opens:
April 15th, 2026

The Journey Back: A VR Experience

Letters from Drancy

2026-04-29 11:00:00 2026-04-29 12:00:00 America/Chicago The Journey Back: A VR Experience “Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience. Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)

Wednesday, April 29
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-29 11:00:00 2026-04-29 12:00:00 America/Chicago The Journey Back: A VR Experience “Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience. Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)

Downers Grove Public Library

Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)

“Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience.

Accompany Marion Deichmann as she recounts her daring childhood journey across the borders of Northern Europe with her mother Alice, her escape from the Nazis with the help of the French Resistance in Paris, and her survival of D-Day in Normandy. 

Honor the memories of Holocaust survivors and eyewitnesses with this virtual reality tour. Patrons are invited to attend various VR experiences, as each program will include a different VR "tour" (listed above). 

Contact AATHexhibit@dglibrary.org with questions.

Submit a request for a program accommodation here. Learn more about accommodations and accessibility at DGPL by visiting dglibrary.org/accessibility.

The Journey Back, A VR Experience was created by Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center in collaboration with East City Films and made possible through the generous support of The Kimberly Duchossois Family Global Immersive Technology Initiative, the Diana C. Hunter Trust, and the Spagat Family Virtual Reality Trunk Program.

Americans and the Holocaust: A Traveling Exhibition for Libraries is made possible by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association.

Americans and the Holocaust was made possible by the generous support of lead sponsor Jeannie & Jonathan Lavine. Additional major funding was provided by the Bildners — Joan & Allen z”l, Elisa Spungen & Rob, Nancy & Jim; and Jane and Daniel Och. The Museum's exhibitions are also supported by the Lester Robbins and Sheila Johnson Robbins Traveling and Special Exhibitions Fund, established in 1990.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Registration Required |

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Downers Grove Public Library

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Phone: (630) 960-1200
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Tue, Mar 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Apr 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

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Fri, Apr 03, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)

Fri, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
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Fri, Apr 03, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room

Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room

Sat, Apr 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Training Room
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Sat, Apr 04, 11:30am - 2:30pm
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Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sun, Apr 05, All day
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Mon, Apr 06, All day
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Mon, Apr 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Mon, Apr 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Rescheduled
Mon, Apr 06, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
New date Monday, April 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Mon, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Mon, Apr 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)