The Camp System – The Holocaust and the Final Solution
with David Thacker

This program will focus on the process of deportations into the different types of camps within occupied Europe.   They will emphasize the human story of the Holocaust by explaining Jewish experiences living in the camps.  You will explore various aspects of camp life, including work, food, resistance, violence and community.  By examining testimonies and artifacts of those who survived the camp system, you will gain a deeper understanding of these atrocities.

David Thacker holds bachelor’s degrees in History and Political Science from Wayne State University. He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in World War Two Studies, and a Graduate Certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies from Arizona State University. His research primarily focuses on the history of far-right and authoritarian movements in the United States and abroad. Since February 2025, David has served as an Education Associate at The Zekelman Holocaust Center. In this role, he leads guided tours of the museum’s permanent exhibit for school and adult groups, and delivers the Center’s educational programs and presentations to a wide range of audiences.