Okay so I looked up and went over both of the Richmond and DC Holocaust Museum and I liked how both websites have a lot of information not only on what you will see at the exhibit but also ways to educate yourself more on the history of Holocaust prior to the visit. The website for the Richmond Museum provided a detailed educational video about the holocaust and personal statements from survivors as well as a virtual run down of what you will see at the museum. From this video it starts off by talking about the Boxcar that was obtained in 2003 from Germany and is the biggest artifact in the museums collection. It was built in 1928 it was used in the Germans railways during World War 2 it crammed 80-100 people inside including men, women and children. There was no food or water provided nor a place to sit. Passengers had to stand the entire time, these rides lasted 2-3 days but often even about a week. We also get to hear personal statements from Holocaust survivors Theodore Lehman and Clara Daniel’s of being in the boxcar. Then the video transitions to going over the artifacts seen at the museum. When entering the museum there are authentic cabblestones from the main street in the Warsaw ghetto during the winter of 1940. We learn more about the Holocausts Memorial Wall, the Train station and many more of the things seen in that locations museum. The DC website provided a lot of articles to educate you on the topic including the Holocaust Encyclopedia, this resource containing over 850 different articles about the Holocaust and many more resources on the Holocaust. One thing is to hear about the horrible things that took place during this time period but its another to visually be able to see and understand all the things that actually took place. We live in a society where its easier to look away and pretend like vile and horrible things arent happening but as uncomfortable as it may be it is crucial for people to understand to a full extent how horrible the Holocaust really was which is why I think museums like these are so important it teaches us to a greater extend and helps us understand better. I am making it a priority to visit a Holocaust Museum since I unfortunately didn’t get the opportunity to visit this past weekend. I found both these websites from both museums very educational.