Thursday, Sep. 10, 2015
05:45 PM – 08:00 PM
US/Central
At age 19, Yvonne's mother, Maria Spronk-Hughes, joined a Resistance group in Amsterdam, Holland and performed acts of sabotage against the Nazis. At age 22, she was arrested by the Gestapo and sent to a Nazi prison and then to Vught Concentration Camp. In 1944, she was put on trial by the Nazis for sabotage. "The Red Handkerchief" is based on her life experience.
Yvonne will talk about her mother's experiences and her moral courage to do the right thing. There will be a book signing afterward with Maria Spronk-Hughes.
About the Lecture
The event will begin with a wine tasting hosted by Texas wineries Whistling Duck Vineyards & Winery and Majek Vineyard & Winery. The lecture will begin promptly at 6:30 pm.
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Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, noon - 5:00 pm
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- Paid Parking
- Paid parking is available in the parking lot next to the Museum on the corner of Binz and Caroline St.
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