New Jork | The Augustów Roundup – the largest Soviet crime committed against Polish citizens after World War II. Workshops and Presentations - Instytut Pileckiego
13.10.2026 (Tue) 18:30
New Jork | The Augustów Roundup – the largest Soviet crime committed against Polish citizens after World War II. Workshops and Presentations
Learn the history of the Augustów Roundup, a Soviet operation carried out in July 1945 that resulted in the arrest and disappearance of hundreds of people.
We invite students in grades 6–8, high school students, teachers, families, and anyone interested in the history of the Augustów Roundup. The workshops are designed for young people, while the presentations are intended for adult audiences.
Pilecki Institute in New York
92 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10006
Tuesday, October 13 | 6:30 PM
The program will include:
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Workshops for students in grades 6–8
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A presentation on the history of the Augustów Roundup for adult audiences
Wednesday, October 14 | 6:30 PM
The program will include:
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Workshops for high school students
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A presentation on the history of the Augustów Roundup for adult audiences
On both days, the workshops and presentations will take place simultaneously.
The program will also feature:
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A live virtual guided tour of the permanent exhibition
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A listening session featuring recordings from LIPCOWI ’45 and LIPCOWE ’45
Admission is free. Registration is recommended.
To register, please email: contact@pilecki.us
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