MAITLAND, Fla. — Since 1986 The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida has become an invaluable asset.
The center, located in Maitland, has used lessons from the Holocaust “to build a more just and caring community where all people feel safe and respected,” the center’s website reads.
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Soon the learning center will be moving from its 7000 square foot home in Maitland to a brand-new state-of-the-art facility in the heart of downtown Orlando.
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In the years since its opening, the center has grown as more and more exhibits have been added.
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The new 43,000 square foot facility will be built where the old Orlando Chamber of Commerce was located, thanks to a lease from the city.
The new space will allow the center to grow its mission to use the history and lessons of the Holocaust to build a just and caring community.
The new center is expected to open in 2025.
Learn more about the Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center here.
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