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PROGRAM GUIDE August - December 2026

The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is supported, in part, through the generosity of its members and donors, including City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture; Cinemark USA, Inc.; The Meadows Foundation; Louis L. Borick Foundation; Andrew S. Jacobs Endowment Fund of the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation; The David M. Crowley Foundation; Katherine Carmody Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee; The Roy and Esther Barzune Stein Endowment Fund; Donald Family Designated Fund II; Anonymous; and Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas.

PROGRAM GUIDE August - December 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS Program Calendar

Funk Family Upstander Speaker Series

Mittelman-Berman Holocaust Education Series

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS The Walt Disney Studios and World War II

Black Cowboys: An American Story

2026 Hope for Humanity

Featured Programs

Film Screenings

Free Admission Days

Programs for Students

Programs for Professionals

Get Involved

2026

PROGRAMS

AUGUST

Monday, August 24, 7 p.m. Civil Discourse Series: The Future of Healthcare

SEPTEMBER

Tuesday, September 1 5:30 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Program

An Evening for the Legal Community

Wednesday, September 2, 7 p.m. Film Screening: They Fight with Cameras

August - December

OCTOBER

Thursday, October 8 6 p.m. Reception | 7 p.m. Program Special Exhibition Opening: Black Cowboys: An American Story

Wednesday, October 14 6 p.m. Reception | 7 p.m. Program Funk Family Upstander Speaker Series: Natan Sharansky

Thursday, October 29, 5:30 p.m. Together We Dine: Black Cowboys: An American Story

Monday, September 7 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Free Admission for Labor Day

Wednesday, September 9 6 p.m. Reception | 7 p.m. Program Women with Silver Wings: The WASPs and Fifinella

Visit DHHRM.org/programs to register. All times listed are Central time zone.

2026

PROGRAMS

August - December

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

The Global Fight Against Antisemitism: An Evening with Michal Cotler-Wunsh

Film Screening: Among Neighbors

Monday, November 2, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, December 2, 7 p.m. Monday, December 7, 7 p.m.

Sunday, November 8 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Free Admission for Veterans Day

A Day That Will Live in Infamy: The Attack on Pearl Harbor

Monday, November 9 6 p.m. Reception | 7 p.m. Program Mittelman-Berman Holocaust Education Series: Uncovering Treblinka with Caroline Sturdy Colls

Tuesday, November 17 5 p.m. Reception 7 p.m. Dinner and Program 2026 Hope for Humanity Honoring Nancy Ann Hunt

Visit DHHRM.org/programs to register. All times listed are Central time zone.

FUNK FAMILY

UPSTANDER SPEAKER SERIES

2026 Upstander Speaker Series speaker Jan Langbein, CEO of Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support.

The Funk Family Upstander Speaker Series showcases individuals and organizations that stand up for human rights on a local, national, or global level. Named in loving memory of Blanche & Max Goldberg | Fannie & Isaac Funk Anchor Series Supporter:

Presenting Sponsors

This program is made possible through the support of Marshall, Michelle, and Sandy Funk; Larry Ginsburg; Ronit and Haviv Ilan; Ruthy and Steven Rosenberg; and Celia and Larry Schoenbrun

NATAN SHARANSKY Wednesday, October 14 | 6 p.m. Reception | 7 p.m. Program In person at the Museum $10 per person | Free for members Join us for an inspiring evening with Natan Sharansky, one of the world’s most influential voices for freedom, human rights, and the Jewish people. Drawing on his extraordinary journey from a Soviet dissident and imprisoned refusenik to an Israeli statesman, Sharansky will reflect on the courage that sustained him through years in the Soviet Gulag, his family’s unwavering fight for his freedom, and his lifelong commitment to defending democracy and human dignity. Natan Sharansky is a renowned human rights activist, former Soviet dissident, and Israeli statesman. Imprisoned for nine years in the Soviet Gulag for his advocacy for the right of Soviet Jews to immigrate to Israel, he became a symbol of resistance to oppression. Released in 1986 following an international campaign for his freedom, Sharansky immediately immigrated to Israel and worked to accelerate the integration of Russian Jews, founding the Zionist Forum, and establishing the Yisrael B’Aliyah party. He served in four governments as minister and deputy prime minister. He has received numerous honors, including the Israel Prize, the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor. Sharansky served as chairman of the executive of The Jewish Agency for Israel, now chairs ISGAP (The Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism & Policy), and is the author of four books. He continues to champion the right to freedom for people around the world.

MITTELMAN-BERMAN

HOLOCAUST EDUCATION SERIES Generously supported by Julie Meetal Berman and Dr. Joseph M. Berman, M.D., in memory of Les and Magda Mittelman.

UNCOVERING TREBLINKA WITH CAROLINE STURDY COLLS Monday, November 9 | 6 p.m. Reception | 7 p.m. Program In person at the Museum | Free Beneath the soil of the death camp at Treblinka, traces of the past remain. From July 1942 through September 1943, Nazi officials murdered an estimated 925,000 Jews and an unknown number of Poles, Roma, and Soviets at Treblinka. In the fall of 1943, following an uprising at the camp, Treblinka was liquidated, and camp personnel erased crimes committed there from the landscape. Through noninvasive forensic archaeological investigations using ground-penetrating radar, Professor Caroline Sturdy Colls has helped discover new evidence of Treblinka’s operations while preserving the dignity and memory of its victims in accordance with Jewish burial law. She joins us to uncover what this material evidence reveals about how genocide inscribes itself into the land, and how, with the right tools, we can still read it.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER Caroline Sturdy Colls, Ph.D., professor of Holocaust Archaeology and Genocide Investigation and director of Holocaust Archaeology and Genocide Investigation, and director of the Centre of Archaeology at the University of Huddersfield in England. Sturdy Colls has overseen archaeological surveys at more than 60 Holocaust sites across Europe, and she has undertaken research related to genocide and mass violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Namibia, Colombia, and Cyprus. Her book Finding Treblinka: Forensic and Archaeological Perspectives, released in July 2026, outlines the results of her investigations at the death camp at Treblinka. In 2025-2026, she was the Ina Levine Invitational Scholar-in-Residence at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

LiDAR scan of Treblinka. Courtesy Caroline Sturdy Colls.

Caroline Sturdy Colls oversees excavations conducted at the mass graves area of Treblinka. Courtesy Caroline Sturdy Colls.

Holocaust-era artifacts excavated by Caroline Sturdy Colls and her team of archeologists during several research seasons at Treblinka. Courtesy Caroline Sturdy Colls.

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ON VIEW MARCH 13 - SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 Step behind the magic and into history with The Walt Disney Studios and World War II. Discover how Disney transformed its studio into a wartime operation producing original artwork, as well as training and public-service films, and how artists, employees, and Walt Disney himself contributed to the war effort. With more than 500 rare artifacts, film clips, and stories of innovation and sacrifice, this family-friendly exhibit explores how one of America’s most beloved entertainment companies helped achieve the Allied victory. The Walt Disney Studios and World War II is organized by The Walt Disney Family Museum, San Francisco, California.

WOMEN WITH SILVER WINGS: THE WASPS AND FIFINELLA Wednesday, September 9 | 6 p.m. Reception | 7 p.m. Program In person at the Museum | Free During World War II, more than 1,100 women broke barriers in aviation as members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), flying military aircraft across the United States so that male pilots were freed for overseas combat. Fifinella, the mischievous female gremlin created by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Disney artists, became the official mascot of the WASPs, symbolizing the spirit, courage, and camaraderie of the women embarking on hazardous missions. Join us to hear from historian Katherine Sharp Landdeck, Ph.D., and author of The Women with Silver Wings, as she shares how she brought to life the remarkable stories of these pioneering aviators, from their rigorous training in Sweetwater, Texas, to the discrimination they faced and their long fight for recognition. Photograph of Women Airforce Service Pilots in flight uniforms at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas, October 1944. Gift of Candy Parker Thompson in memory of Catherine Parker Chatham, DHHRM.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER Katherine Sharp Landdeck, Ph.D., is a professor of history at Texas Woman’s University, the home of the WASP archives. Landdeck was a Guggenheim Fellow at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and holds her Ph.D. in American history from the University of Tennessee. She has received numerous awards for her work on the WASPs and has appeared as an expert on NPR’s Morning Edition, PBS, and the History channel. Her work has been published in The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and Time, as well as in numerous academic and aviation publications. Landdeck is a licensed pilot who flies whenever she can.

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ON VIEW OCTOBER 9, 2026 – APRIL 18, 2027 Texas was built in the saddle and rooted in a legacy that has long remained in the shadows. While the myth of the West is well known, Black cowboys helped shape the reality. As the backbone of the frontier, these expert horsemen, lawmen, and entrepreneurs fueled the region’s economic rise, making up one in four cowboys on the trail. Black Cowboys: An American Story bridges this history with the present, bringing legends to life through a curated collection of personal artifacts, photographs, and more. From the rugged branding irons of the ranch to the cinematic spotlight of the silver screen, discover the grit and skill that defined the West and continues to inspire American culture today. Exhibition developed by the Witte Museum, San Antonio.

SUPPORTING SPONSOR

Jean Baptiste “Tad” Adoue, III Fund

PARTNER SPONSORS

SPECIAL EXHIBITION OPENING Thursday, October 8 | 6 p.m. Reception | 7 p.m. Program In person at the Museum $10 per person | Free for members The American cowboy occupies a large place in our popular imagination, continuing as a major focus in pop culture, music, and movies. Cowboys are symbols of our country’s rugged individualism, freedom, and self-reliance. However, common depictions mostly ignore the role Black cowboys played in shaping the history of Texas and the American West. Join us as Ronald Davis II, Ph.D., curator of the Black Cowboys exhibition, explores the enduring legacy of these trailblazers and their influence on American culture, identity, and storytelling.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER Ronald Davis II, Ph.D., is a history curator and an African American Studies lecturer at Texas State University. He received his Ph.D. in history from the University of Texas at Austin. Davis’ dissertation examined enslaved cowboys, labor, and resistance in antebellum Texas. With the Witte Museum in San Antonio, he co-curated the exhibition Black Cowboys: An American Story.

TOGETHER WE DINE Thursday, October 29 | 5:30 p.m. In person at the Museum | Free Using the special exhibition, Black Cowboys: An American Story, as the starting point of the conversation, join us for a courageous and safe conversation about race and ethnicity in history among total strangers. Enjoy a light dinner, share your experiences, and listen to the stories of your fellow diners. Led by a facilitator, participants will engage in healthy and structured dialogue that builds relationships, trust, and mutual understanding. By discussing our beliefs and differences over a meal, we hope that the Together We Dine experience will continue to prove that what unites us is greater than what divides us. Limited seats available. Advance registration required. Presented in partnership with

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 5 p.m. Reception 7 p.m. Dinner and Program Hyatt Regency Dallas

Honorary Chair Stan Rabin Event Co-Chairs Stacey & Ken Malcolmson | Cristie & Rodney Schlosser

Join us for an inspirational evening when the Museum pays tribute to local Holocaust survivors and bestows the Hope for Humanity award upon Nancy Ann Hunt. Nancy Ann Hunt is a dedicated civic and philanthropic leader whose long-standing commitment to education and community service has made a lasting impact across Dallas and beyond. A former teacher, soccer coach, and PTA president, she’s held board roles with numerous organizations, including the SMU Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Austin Street Center, Genesis Women’s Shelter, and Circle Ten Council Scouting America. Her leadership and vision have been honored with multiple awards and distinctions. Hunt’s enduring dedication to philanthropy and volunteerism continues to shape institutions and expand opportunities across the community.

DHHRM.org/Hope | events@dhhrm.org | 469-399-5202 Sponsorships start at $6,000. This is a fundraiser event benefiting the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

FEATURED PROGRAMS THE GLOBAL FIGHT AGAINST ANTISEMITISM: AN EVENING WITH MICHAL COTLER-WUNSH Monday, November 2 | 7 p.m. Program In person at the Museum | Free Considered the world’s oldest hatred, antisemitism has persisted for more than 2,000 years, evolving and taking on new forms around the globe. Nations, international institutions, and policymakers face the urgent challenge of addressing this blight. Join us to explore this timely issue with Michal Cotler-Wunsh, an internationally recognized legal scholar.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER Michal Cotler-Wunsh is an expert on the intersection of law, human rights, and antisemitism, and the CEO of the International Legal Forum. Cotler-Wunsh previously served as Israel’s special envoy for combatting antisemitism and as a member of the 23rd Knesset, where she worked on issues of foreign affairs, justice, online hate, and Israel-Diaspora relations. A leading advocate for the adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of antisemitism, she has advised governments, international organizations, and universities on strategies to combat antisemitism and protect democratic values. An attorney by training, Cotler-Wunsh holds law degrees from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and McGill University. This program is supported by Candy and Ike Brown.

A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY: THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR Monday, December 7 | 7 p.m. Program Virtual via Zoom | Free The Empire of Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, altering the course of world history. In the attack, the United States suffered more than 3,000 casualties and lost almost half the Pacific Fleet. This marked America’s entry into World War II and set the stage for a global war. Daniel Martinez, former chief historian at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial at Oahu, Hawai’i, joins us to recount the attack. He will share stories about service members who fought with courage and conviction, as well as civilians who witnessed that day. This program will be prerecorded.

FILM SCREENINGS SHOWN ON THE MUSEUM’S CINEMARK THEATER’S LARGE SCREEN

THEY FIGHT WITH CAMERAS Wednesday, September 2 | 7 p.m. Program In person at the Museum | Free What does it mean to witness history in real time from behind a camera lens? Narrated by Liev Schreiber, They Fight with Cameras features wartime footage of decorated U.S. Army Signal Corps combat cameraman Walter Rosenblum, along with his photographs, neverbefore-seen motion-picture footage, and letters to his first wife. From the D-Day landings on Omaha Beach to the liberation of Dachau , Rosenblum and his fellow Signal Corps camera operators documented the war in Europe with skill, empathy, and unflinching courage.

AMONG NEIGHBORS Wednesday, December 2 | 7 p.m. Program In person at the Museum | Free Eight decades after the Holocaust, award-winning American filmmaker Yoav Potash unearths the haunting mysteries of a small Polish town where Catholics and Jews lived side by side for centuries. Among Neighbors focuses on two individuals who lived through World War II and its aftermath: Yaacov Goldstein, a Holocaust survivor whose story exposes both the heights of human compassion and the depths of cruelty, and Pelagia Radecka, an eyewitness to the murder of five Jews by her Polish neighbors six months after the end of the war. Breaking decades of silence for this film, they share secrets they have held for a lifetime. Their experiences are brought to life in stunning animated sequences, enriched by artful touches of magical realism. Together, their accounts illuminate one of the darkest chapters of Poland’s history.

FREE ADMISSION DAYS BANK OF AMERICA MUSEUMS ON US WEEKEND The first full weekend of every month 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The first full weekend of every month is a Bank of America Museums On Us Weekend. Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders and employees receive free admission to the Museum with ID. Sponsored by

THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS AND WORLD WAR II COMMUNITY DAY Monday, September 7, Labor Day 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Enjoy free admission to see The Walt Disney Studios and World War II special exhibition before it closes. Admission includes access to the Museum’s permanent exhibition. Sponsored by

VETERANS DAY Sunday, November 8 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. In observance of Veterans Day, join us for free admission and programming throughout the day. Activities include gallery talks, film screenings in our Cinemark Theater, family-friendly crafts, and a special panel discussion with Texas veterans. Sponsored by

PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS HOMESCHOOL DAYS Tuesday, September 15 | 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 27 | 9 a.m. Tuesday, December 8 | 9 a.m. In person at the Museum | $15 per person Join the Education Staff for a day of learning for homeschool students. Activities include a tour of the Museum’s permanent exhibition, a Dimensions in TestimonySM experience, and an interactive classroom program.

GIRL SCOUT DAYS Saturday, October 10 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Citizens Badge) Saturday, December 5 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Holocaust Education Patch) In person at the Museum | $20 per person Enjoy an engaging day learning about Upstanders while meeting requirements or working toward patches and badges. Program includes a tour of the exhibition and special Girl Scout programming around the badge or patch for that day. For more information about other professional development programs and options for educators, please email education@dhhrm.org.

PROGRAMS FOR PROFESSIONALS AN EVENING FOR THE LEGAL COMMUNITY Tuesday, September 1 | 5:30 p.m. Reception | 6:30 p.m. Program In person at the Museum | Free Join fellow legal professionals for an evening of networking and discovery. Learn about opportunities to engage with our mission, and be among the first to hear about our new on-demand ethics training program designed especially for legal professionals. The event concludes with an interactive tour that examines the responsibilities of legal professionals through the historical lens of the Holocaust and the enduring importance of justice, constitutional principles, and the rule of law.

CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES The Museum offers a range of opportunities to engage with our mission. Join our growing group of leading companies and connect through the following ways: Business Partner, a corporate membership offering a full year of benefits, including business development, employee and client engagement perks, and marketing exposure. Sponsorship of the Museum’s ongoing public programming, educational initiatives, and special exhibitions. Programs for Professionals that engage participants in interactive learning, fostering connection and developing Upstander skills. Some programs offer continuing education hours.

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MEMBERSHIP

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