Unearthing Memories: The Stutthof Shoes

This chapter examines a visit to the Stutthof concentration camp, focusing on the historical significance of artifacts, particularly discarded shoes, that reveal the camp's haunting legacy. Insights from museum archives and local perspectives illuminate tensions between preserving history and the community's engagement with it. The narrative stresses the emotional depth of properly memorializing victims while addressing the pressing need to acknowledge the remnants of their past.