100 years of Wewelsburg: A look at the dark history of the SS!
100 years of Wewelsburg: A look at the dark history of the SS!
The Paderborn district museum Wewelsburg near Büren celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023, whereby the importance of museums that deal with the time of National Socialism was emphasized. CDU district administrator Christoph Rüther emphasized that it was essential to understand history in order to recognize the value of democracy and to combat future agitation and false information. This perspective is particularly relevant in an environment in which awareness of the dangers of extremist ideologies must be sharpened. In the context of the historical processing of Wewelsburg, the permanent exhibition "ideology and terror of the SS" is of particular importance. For the first time, this exhibition presents the entire history of the SS worldwide on a comprehensive museum basis. It extends over 850 square meters in the historic building of the former SS wax team and is embedded in the local history of SS activities and the Niederhagen-Wewelsburg concentration camp. The website of the memorial informs that ...
The content of the exhibition
The exhibition addresses the ideological foundations of the SS and their radicals and criminal consequences. The focus is of great importance on the mechanisms of exclusion, the persecution apparatus and the practice of annihilation. Exhibits such as Heinrich Himmler's pocket calendar and original walls of concentration bearing barracks are part of this impressive presentation.
In addition, the suffering of the victims of SS violence is also discussed in the exhibition, which opens up a necessary human perspective on the crimes of the Nazi regime. The constant examination of this dark past, for example through the detailed presentation of historical relationships, is crucial for avoiding future repetitions.a contemporary contribution to the culture of memory
The historically subsequent presentation enables visitors to gain a deeper insight into the structures and practices of the SS. The exhibition is not only supplemented by classic image and text elements, but also by a comprehensive media concept that enriches the experience. The free audio guide offers additional information and promotes a more intensive understanding of the topics.
The importance of these events is also evident against the background of historical events of National Socialism. The brutal exclusion and persecution of politically dissenting and minorities are regrettable trademark of the Nazi regime, which began in 1933 with Adolf Hitler's appointment as Chancellor. The Weimar Republic was finally replaced. The German Historical Museum addresses that ...
By dealing with this past both in the museum and in society, the idea remains that it is essential to understand history in order to defend both democracy and human basic values.
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