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Un recorrido guiado por las exhibición Violines de Esperanza

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Únase a nosotros para un recorrido guiado por un docente de la exhibición Violins of Hope o “Violines de Esperanza”. La capacidad para cada recorrido es 15. Por favor, inscríbase.

La colección de instrumentos de cuerda tocados por músicos judíos antes y durante el Holocausto ha sido minuciosamente restaurada y varios estarán en exhibición en la Biblioteca Pública Gail Borden. Los docentes le presentarán los increíbles violines que sobrevivieron al Holocausto y compartirán sus historias. Reúnase en el vestíbulo.

Si el tamaño de su grupo supera los 15, comuníquese con gbpl_volunteers@gailborden.info

Please join us for a docent led tour of Violins of Hope Exhibit. Capacity for each tour is 15. Registration Required.

The collection of string instruments played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust have been painstakingly restored and several will be on display at Gail Borden Public Library. Docents will introduce you to the amazing violins that survived the Holocaust and share their stories. Please meet in the lobby.

If your group size exceeds 15, please contact gbpl_volunteers@gailborden.info 

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | History | Exhibits | En Espanol | Activity |

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