Anne Frank Awards postponed to February 2024
In light of the terrible attacks, ongoing conflict and hostage situation in Israel, the Anne Frank Center on the campus of the University of South Carolina has decided to postpone the Anne Frank Awards, originally scheduled for November 16, 2023. The new date for the award ceremony will be Thursday, February 29, 2024. For more details or to secure tickets, please visit our registration page.
The performance of “Letters from Anne and Martin” scheduled for Friday, November 17th is not postponed. It will proceed as planned at the Columbia Museum of Art. For more details about the performance or to secure tickets, please register online.
We hope to see you then.
-- The Anne Frank Center Team
As the American partner of the Anne Frank House, we wish to share its statement on
the attacks in Israel and our support for its message.
Statement on the Attacks in Israel
Oct. 9, 2023 — We are deeply shocked by the terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel. The images of the violence and of the injured, hostages and dead are horrifying. We feel intense sympathy for the victims and their families.
We are concerned and alarmed by developments in this long-running conflict, which has already cost too many lives among all those involved. Despite everything, let us hope for a peaceful solution.
Visit the Anne Frank House's website for more on their response to these events.
About the Anne Frank Center
The Anne Frank Center on the USC campus brings to life the story of the young Jewish girl who – in the pages of her world-renowned diary – documented two years of hiding in German-occupied Amsterdam during World War II. By sharing Anne's legacy with visitors, students and teachers, USC’s Anne Frank Center seeks to inspire our commitment to never be bystanders but instead to stand up together against antisemitism, bigotry and inequality wherever it may exist today.
Schedule A Tour
Tours are available for individuals, groups and families. There are three types of tours available.
Public: These tours are ideal for individuals, couples, or small groups of friends and family who are age 12 and above. Tours will accommodate up to 15 guests. Register here and follow the prompts.
Group Tours: These tours are for groups of up to 100 guests from a school, synagogue, church, retirement community, local business or club. To register for a tour, please please complete the Group Tour Registration Form.
Group tour rates vary depending on size, time, and organization making the request. We have a donation box to receive cash and checks on site. Checks can be made to "University of South Carolina". You may also make your contribution online in advance of your visit at https://donate.sc.edu/annefrankcenter. Invoices can be created upon request.
We work diligently to ensure all group tour requests receive a reply within 3 business days. Thank you for your patience!
Each visitor must register and receive a unique ticket. Electronic or printed tickets are accepted at the door. All tours are led by volunteer docents or staff. Regular tours are free for USC students, and there is an optional suggested donation of $10 for the general public.
The Anne Frank Center
Our partner, the Anne Frank House, offers an introductory 28-minute video suitable for most ages. Viewing it in advance is not necessary, though it can enrich your visit.Visitors will learn about Anne’s story and legacy through photos, videos and original artifacts that represent the experience of her family as they hid behind her father’s business in Amsterdam.