Corrie Ten Boom Timeline

By AMHW

  • Hiding Jews

    Corrie and her family started hiding Jews when the Germans begun to send them away to concentration camps. They risk there lives but they knew it was worth the risk.

  • Corrie arrested

    Gestapo arrests Corrie and about 30 others in their home and take them to jail.

  • Six survivors hidden went undiscovered

    All six survivors hidden in Corrie's secret room in her home survived.

  • Corrie's father dies

    Casper ten Boom dies only ten days after their arrest.

  • Corrie and Betsie taken to Vught Concentration Camp

    Corie and Betsie were taken from prison to Vught concentration camp.

  • Corrie is transferred

    Corrie and Betsie are transferred to Ravensbruck concentration camp.

  • Corrie learns thankfulness

    Betsie teaches Corrie to be thankful for everything even the fleas in their bed which keeps the Nazis out of their room.

  • Betsie passes away

    Betsie dies from the harsh conditions.

  • Corrie Is Released

    Corrie is released days after her sister dies.

  • Corrie goes to Heaven

    Corrie dies at 91 years old from a third stroke. She lived a full life and helped 800 Jews escape.