still here! at the Breitenau Memorial: Memory that remains
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A moving artistic experience about memory, stigma, and survival
The traveling exhibition still here! tells the story of children born from relationships between Germans and prisoners of war or forced laborers. From August 19 to September 27, 2026, it will be on display at the Breitenau Memorial in Guxhagen and connects historical research, biographical testimonies, and educational mediation into a compelling exhibition about Nazi persecution and its aftermath. ([gedenkstaette-breitenau.de](https://gedenkstaette-breitenau.de/?utm_source=openai))
Biographies that remained invisible for long
The project was initiated in 2023 by the Sandbostel Lager Memorial and relies on memories, documents, and photos from more than 20 eyewitnesses. Thus, it creates not an abstract historical representation, but a multi-vocal panorama of life paths that have long been taboo. The exhibition reveals how deeply social exclusion, racist attributions, and familial disruptions impacted daily life. ([stiftung-evz.de](https://www.stiftung-evz.de/was-wir-foerdern/bildungsagenda-ns-unrecht/1-foerderphase-projekte-der-bildungsagenda-ns-unrecht/still-here/?utm_source=openai))
Breitenau as a historical site of remembrance
The presentation gains special significance in Breitenau because the memorial itself is a central site of remembrance of Nazi history. The site was an early concentration camp during the Nazi era and later a labor re-education camp; today it serves as a place for historical-political education, research, and mediation. The exhibition about forbidden relationships, forced labor, and the stigmatization of women and children encounters a historically burdened environment with a strong spatial impact. ([hlz.hessen.de](https://hlz.hessen.de/themen/hessen-erinnert/gedenkstaette-breitenau/?utm_source=openai))
Guided tours, lectures, and educational offerings
Alongside the exhibition, public tours, free guided tours, and lectures will take place. Every Sunday at 2:30 PM, there is a public tour; afterwards, guided tours through the exhibition are planned on several dates. Additionally, a lecture by Dr. Katherine Lukat, a contribution from Tatjana Varnhold, and the neighborhood tours No Return are included in the program. This connects the exhibition experience and cultural education in a convincing way. ([gedenkstaette-breitenau.de](https://gedenkstaette-breitenau.de/?utm_source=openai))
Visit, travel, and accessibility notes
The memorial is located at Brückenstraße 12 in 34302 Guxhagen, about 15 kilometers south of Kassel. It can be reached by train via Guxhagen station or by car via A7; parking is available in limited numbers. The facility is working on barrier-free access, but large parts of the offering are not accessible for people with mobility impairments. For groups, a digital transmission via Zoom can be offered. Admission is free, and donations are welcome. ([gedenkstaette-breitenau.de](https://gedenkstaette-breitenau.de/besuch/anreise?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion
still here! is an exhibition that combines historical research, empathy, and political education into a concise artistic experience. Those interested in memory culture, Nazi history, and biographical exhibition concepts will experience a touching and well-curated showcase here. A visit is definitely worthwhile – especially because these stories have remained invisible for so long. ([gedenkstaette-breitenau.de](https://gedenkstaette-breitenau.de/?utm_source=openai))
Official channels of Breitenau Memorial:
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- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breitenauerinnern/
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- Website: https://gedenkstaette-breitenau.de/
