Holocaust & WWII Education: Field Trips, Professional Development, and Day Camps

The Museum of History and Holocaust Education (MHHE) at Kennesaw State University offers educator-led educational programs. Our Georgia Standards of Excellence aligned field trips, homeschool days, day camps, and teacher workshops provide immersive exploration of the Holocaust, WWII, and Civil Rights history, using primary sources to foster critical thinking and historical empathy.

Please check our Frequently Asked Questions below for more details. If you have additional inquiries, please contact K-12 Education Coordinator, Maddie Weiss.

Field Trips & Group Tours

The Museum of History and Holocaust Education (MHHE) offers immersive, educator-led experiences that bring history to life. Our tours are free of charge and designed to foster critical thinking and dialogue.

Field Trip and Small Group Tour Information

Plan your next educational outing at the Museum of History and Holocaust Education. We offer immersive, educator-led tours for 5th grade students through university level.

  • Cost: Free (Reservation required).
  • Standards: All tours align with Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
  • Daily Capacity: Up to 110 guests.
  • Group Minimum: 15 participants required for a full guided tour.

Options for Large Groups (110+ Guests)

If your group exceeds our daily maximum, we offer flexible alternatives to ensure your students don't miss out:

  • Multi-Day Trips: Schedule your visit over consecutive days.
  • In-School Visits: Our educators bring the museum to your classroom.
  • Virtual Programs: Facilitate an interactive digital experience from your school.

Register for a Museum Tour

Adventure Academy!

Adventure Academy offers engaging school-break camps for K - 5th graders led by our full-time museum education team. Through hands-on experiences rooted in history and the humanities, campers explore a wide range of topics that spark curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

If you have additional inquiries, please contact K-12 Education Coordinator, Maddie Weiss.

Spring Break Camp 2026

Ages: K- 5th grade

Dates: April 6 - 10, 2026

Theme: Adventures Around the World! 

Summer Camp 2026

Ages: rising 1st- 5th grade

Dates: June 8 - 12, June 22 - 26, July 20- 24, July 27 - 31

Themes: Around the World, Mysteries of History, Theater camp, Time Travelers

Rgister for an Adventure Academy camp!

Visit our Adventure Academy page for more information on upcoming camps, pricing and discounts,  and details about themes and activities. 

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Professional Development

We offer a number of professional development workshops throughout the school year in partnership with local, national, and international partners to help prepare teachers to educate about this difficult and important periods in history. Keep scrolling for an up-to-date list of professional development opportunities available at the Museum of History and Holocaust Education.

Summer Institute for Teaching the Holocaust

Dates: June 2-4, 2026

Application Deadline: January 30, 2026

Registration Fee: $75 non-refundable 

  • Space is limited. Registration required.
  • Registered participants will be provided with overnight accommodations, parking, meals and materials for the duration of the Institute. 
  • Travel scholarships available for accepted participants.

Register for the Summer Institute

Join the Museum of History and Holocaust Education at Kennesaw State University and The Breman as we present a three-day educator conference which will include conversations with Holocaust Survivors and:

  • Networking opportunities with scholars, museum professionals and other educators
  • Historical context for Holocaust education
  • Hands-on lessons
  • Museum and historic Temple tours
  • Research-based strategies for teaching difficult history
  • Classroom materials

To inquire about the Holocaust Institute, please contact Katy Matello, Educational and Outreach Coordinator.

Civil Rights Educator Workshop (CREW)

 

Dates: July 14-16, 2026

Application Deadline:  January 30, 2026

Registration Fee: $75 non-refundable 

  • Space is limited. Registration required.
  • Registered participants will be provided with overnight accommodations, parking, meals and materials for the duration of the Workshop. 
  • Travel scholarships available for accepted participants.

Register for Civil Rights Educator Workshop

Join the Museum of History and Holocaust Education at Kennesaw State University and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights as we present a three-day educator conference  which will include:  

  • Networking opportunities with scholars, museum professionals and other educators
  • Historical context for Civil Rights education
  • Hands-on lessons
  • Museum and historic cemetery tours
  • Research-based strategies for teaching difficult history
  • Classroom material

To inquire about the Civil Rights Institute, please contact Katy Matello, Educational and Outreach Coordinator.

A group of teachers posing together in two rows inside of a temple
A group of CREW participants posing in two rows outside

Every session contributed to my personal content knowledge. They all added more “real” context to the story of not just Civil Rights but human rights on a larger scale. This was one of the most well run and professional conferences I’ve been to.

Georgia Public School Teacher

The individual stories we learned about were very impactful. I have more voices to share with my students. I plan to sign up for every possible PD you have!

Virginia Public School Teacher

This was honestly a beautifully curated collection of learning sessions and experiences about the Holocaust. I wish I could do it again.

Georgia Private School Teacher

Homeschool Education

The Museum of History and Holocaust Education invites you to our free Homeschool Days. Experience special guest speakers, hands-on activities, educator-led tours, and age-appropriate films. Homeschool Days are suitable for students ages 9 and up, and RSVPs are required.

Please contact K-12 Education Coordinator, Maddie Weiss with any questions.

2025-2026 Schedule and Topics

August 28, 2025 | Jewish Culture with the American Jewish Committee

  • Discover what it meant to be Jewish during World War II—and what it means today—in this powerful conversation with the American Jewish Committee.

September 18, 2025 | Unconventional Tools of War

  • Tanks didn’t win the war alone. Dive into the secret weapons, clever strategies, and overlooked heroes who changed the course of history.

November 2025 | Veterans Day with Oakland Cemetery

  • Honor American veterans at historic Oakland Cemetery as we uncover personal stories of service from wars throughout U.S. history.

February 19, 2026 | From Factory to Front

  • Trace the journey of wartime innovations—from sketches and prototypes to factories, farms, and finally, the front lines.

April 16, 2026 | Art in World War II

  • Explore how war inspired, disrupted, and transformed art—through creation, survival, and healing.

May 14, 2026 | War is Over

  • Peace at last. Discover how life shifted in 1945, from home front to battlefield, and how people rebuilt in the wake of war.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Museum of History and Holocaust Education (MHHE) welcomes visitors of all ages. However, some of the content, particularly exhibitions on the Holocaust, may not be suitable for children under the age of 10 (fifth grade). 
  • Any group or organization. The MHHE has given tours to school groups, community organizations, religious groups, scout groups, senior groups, and more.

  • For school groups of over 20 students, plan on being at the museum for just over 2 hours. Even with interactive discussions and activities, after this length of time, some students may lose concentration.

    Other groups may schedule different length tours depending on the exhibits they wish to see and how long they have to spend at the MHHE.

  • The museum has a variety of on site exhibits focusing on World War II and the Holocaust. 
  • The MHHE has a movie theatre that shows different movies including: "The Short Life of Anne Frank," "Path to Nazi Genocide" and "Women in World War II." 
  • Tours are given by museum educators and docents who are highly trained and experienced with a wide range of audiences. Please contact Education Coordinator Maddie Weiss (mdavi448@kennesaw.edu), for questions and more information about tours. 

  • During the school-year (August - May) school-groups of over 20 may schedule a field trip in the morning. Most of these field trips begin between 9:00-10:00 a.m.

    If you have a small group, we can offer you our afternoon tour time which typically begins around 1:00 p.m.

  • At the East Entrance of the KSU Center (3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw, GA, 30144).
  • There is ample free parking around both sides of the KSU Center.
  • Unfortunately, our museum does not have space for groups to eat lunch. We can offer the Commons (KSU's dining hall on campus). You may contact them directly for availability and pricing. The Varsity Jr. is also a short bus drive from the museum and a popular choice with groups. Alternatively, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park has free picnic space nearby.
  • Absolutely. All of the MHHE’s galleries, exhibits and facilities are on the ground level and accessible.
  • Nothing. It is entirely free.
  • During the school-year, we often book several weeks, or even months, in advance. As soon as you have a potential date for your group, please fill out a reservation form.