Let Me Be Myself: The Life Story of Anne Frank

Experience the story of Anne Frank in a powerful international exhibition coming to Johnstown.
Hope Springs Eternal: The Holocaust Project presents “Let Me Be Myself: The Life Story of Anne Frank,” open to the public at the Frank & Sylvia Pasquerilla Heritage Discovery Center March through June 2026.Developed by the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina, this moving exhibition explores Anne Frank’s life within the larger history of the Holocaust and World War II. Through large-scale imagery and historical storytelling, visitors will follow Anne’s journey while learning about the rise of the Nazi Party and the persecution of Jewish people across Europe.

The exhibition will also feature World War II artifacts donated by local residents, connecting this global story to the personal histories of families throughout the Laurel Highlands, in a special exhibition titled World War II: Johnstown and Service.Community members trained as docents will guide visitors through the exhibition and help spark meaningful conversations about compassion, resilience, and the importance of remembering history.

This exhibit is suitable for adults and young people (age 12 and up is the recommendation), and arrives just in time for spring tour season.

Trained volunteer docents will frequently be on hand to guide you through the tour, especially on Saturdays and Sundays.

“Hope Springs Eternal: The Holocaust Project” is a collaborative regional initiative focused on education, remembrance, and the enduring strength of the human spirit, and is made possible by the Blanche Beerman Fund at the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies.