When does the silent march in Gelsenkirchen begin?

The meeting point is on November 9, 2026, at 6:15 PM at St. Elisabeth Hospital on Cranger Street 226. The silent march begins at 6:30 PM.

When does the rally take place?

The rally starts at 7:00 PM at the Documentation Center Gelsenkirchen in National Socialism.

What is the cost of participation?

Participation in the silent march, rally, and the subsequent visit to the permanent exhibition is free.

Which exhibition can be visited after?

Afterwards, the permanent exhibition Gelsenkirchen in National Socialism at the Documentation Center on Cranger Street 323 can be visited.

What does the permanent exhibition cover?

The exhibition deals with the history of the Nazi regime using Gelsenkirchen as an example and addresses topics such as rise, Gleichschaltung, persecution, war, liberation, and democratic new beginnings.

Is the event suitable for people interested in culture of remembrance?

Yes, the event is aimed at anyone who wishes to commemorate the victims of the November pogroms and to engage with human rights, democracy, and local history.

Silent March and Rally: Gelsenkirchen Remembers the Victims of National Socialism Together

Name: Call to Participate in the Silent March and Rally on November 9
Start: 2026-11-09T18:15:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-09T20:00:00+01:00
Location: St. Elisabeth-Krankenhaus

Remember Together: Silent March and Rally in Gelsenkirchen

On November 9, 2026, the Democratic Initiative Gelsenkirchen invites you to a silent march and a subsequent rally to commemorate the victims of the November pogroms of 1938. The event combines collective remembrance with a clear message for tolerance, peace, human rights, civic courage, and democratic engagement.

A Quiet Path of Remembrance

The meeting point is at 6:15 PM at the St. Elisabeth Hospital in Gelsenkirchen-Erle. At 6:30 PM, the silent march begins to the Documentation Center Gelsenkirchen in National Socialism. The quiet movement through the city creates a focused exhibition atmosphere and makes remembrance a visible communal experience.

Rally for Human Rights and Democracy

At 7:00 PM, the rally will take place at the Documentation Center. The focus is on commemorating the persecuted and murdered of National Socialism as well as the responsibilities of the present. The event is aimed at everyone who is committed to an open society, democratic values, and respectful coexistence.

Documentation Center as a Place of Political Education

Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to visit the permanent exhibition Gelsenkirchen in National Socialism. The Documentation Center is located in a former police building from 1907, which served as the seat of the NSDAP local group management Buer-Erle during the Nazi era. In seven rooms, the exhibition conveys the history of the Nazi regime using the example of the city of Gelsenkirchen – from the rise of the NSDAP through Gleichschaltung and persecution to war, liberation, and democratic new beginnings.

Historical Site, Local History, Cultural Education

The examination of the work here gives way to historical trace-seeking: Documents, photographs, spatial testimonies, and biographical perspectives open up an intense aesthetic and political experience. The exhibition makes clear how closely significant historical developments were connected to the everyday life of a city and its residents. As an institution of the Institute for City History, the Documentation Center serves local engagement with German history and cultural education.

Conclusion: Remembrance Needs Participation

The silent march, the rally, and the subsequent visit to the exhibition combine communal remembrance with historical enlightenment. Those who participate on November 9, 2026, set a visible sign against discrimination and violence and experience an important place of Gelsenkirchen's culture of remembrance. The free event invites you to reflect on history on-site and to strengthen democratic responsibility in everyday life.