Miep Gies was the first woman to receive the Raoul Wallenberg Award. Given to persons of exemplary courage and selflessness, the award honored this humble Dutch woman for her aid to Anne Frank's family. Hear a conversation with Miep as portrayed by award-winning actress and storyteller Megan Wells. Adults & teens. Register to get a Zoom link. A recording will be viewable until April 22.
In 1990, Miep Gies was the first woman to receive the prestigious Raoul Wallenberg Award. Given to persons of exemplary courage, selflessness and success against great odds, the Wallenberg award honored this humble Dutch woman for her aid to Anne Frank's family. Without Miep, we would not have Anne Frank’s diary. This virtual program is a conversation with Miep as portrayed by national award-winning actress and storyteller Megan Wells. Miep will tell her story of hope, followed by an engaging Q&A.
Adults and teens. Please register to receive a link for this Zoom event. If you miss the live event, you can watch the recorded program until April 22.
EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | General | Featured |
TAGS: | Women's History | Storytelling |
Please note that this program is taking place online or via broadcast rather than at a physical location. Please see the event description for details on where to view or tune in.