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Remembering 9/11 in New York
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Although I was miles away in Massachusetts September 11, 2001 and will be even more miles away in Virginia this September 11, my mind will be on New York. If you happen to be in the city, there are many events to help with respectfully remembering the day. Like almost everything in New York, it's a diverse selection.
Year-Round Remembering
From walking tours near Ground Zero to permanent exhibits, you can always find a way to pay tribute to 9/11. If you live in New York, you find yourself thinking about it from time to time, or at least I do. When I’m riding the subway and it goes past Cortlandt Street (the WTC stop) without stopping because it’s still under construction, I remember walking around the World Trade Center with my family almost 10 years ago. Mundane things like buying a pretzel inside and browsing at the Border’s Bookstore. My memories of it are few, but obviously seeing the giant pit that is Ground Zero whenever I am in the area always makes me think about the “Where were you when it happened” moment.
Freedom Tower News
It has had its share of controversies regarding design and time line, but plans for the Freedom Tower at the site of the former WTC continue to move forward.
Museum Options
Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th Ave, Manhattan, NY 10029
While there is current exhibit devoted to 9/11, the museum WILL be showing an Emmy award-winning documentary called “In Memoriam: New York City, 9/11/01” at 11am and 3pm that day. It’s pieced together from original photos and videos from various witnesses, and also includes commentary by good ole’ Giuliani.
While there is current exhibit devoted to 9/11, the museum WILL be showing an Emmy award-winning documentary called “In Memoriam: New York City, 9/11/01” at 11am and 3pm that day. It’s pieced together from original photos and videos from various witnesses, and also includes commentary by good ole’ Giuliani.
The Skyscraper Museum
Skyscraper Museum
39 Battery Pl, New York, NY 10280
A museum that moved around for 6 years finally found a home (and a really small one, ironically!) in 2003, near Battery Park. The Skyscraper Museum has one exhibit at a time, but there is a permanent “World Trade Center Dossier” that displays images, architectural information and rotating artifacts such as the original WTC model.
A museum that moved around for 6 years finally found a home (and a really small one, ironically!) in 2003, near Battery Park. The Skyscraper Museum has one exhibit at a time, but there is a permanent “World Trade Center Dossier” that displays images, architectural information and rotating artifacts such as the original WTC model.
New York Historical Society
170 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024
My former employer (!!!) has an exhibit entitled Here is New York: Remembering 9/11, which consists of photographs as well as artifacts like a piece of landing gear from one of the airplanes and firefighter gear. There’s an extensive collection but limited viewing space, so included artifacts are rotated, i.e., check back often.
My former employer (!!!) has an exhibit entitled Here is New York: Remembering 9/11, which consists of photographs as well as artifacts like a piece of landing gear from one of the airplanes and firefighter gear. There’s an extensive collection but limited viewing space, so included artifacts are rotated, i.e., check back often.
Go for a Walk
Virtual Tour of Downtown Manhattan
If you’re curious about the layout of lower Manhattan and are far from the real thing, take a virtual tour instead. You don’t even have to deal with the tourists that way! But in the same vein, it’s not the real thing.
The Real (Non-Virtual) Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan
…including Ground Zero and environs. These tours fill up! And take up the whole sidewalk. I’m still a little ambivalent about the tourist ogling factor, but I can’t vouch for the tour, never having gone on one. Anyone? Experience?
911 Unity Walk
A sort of joining of religious hands, the 911 Unity Walk takes place in a few cities, and in Manhattan the walk is scheduled for September 14. What’s it all about? =>
“We walk together as neighbors from many faiths and cultures. We gather in peace to demonstrate our unity, recalling the spirit of togetherness that grew out of 9/11. We commemorate this day because concern for each other’s welfare is the shared hope of us all.”
What's Happening ON September 11th?
Foley Square
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
The “Art in Spite of it All” Art Rally will kick off at noon on September 10th. Note the date! Brooklyn artists will be chiming in with their own thoughts on…I don’t really know…something in artsy fartsy language that Alicia doesn’t understand without more coffee.
The “Art in Spite of it All” Art Rally will kick off at noon on September 10th. Note the date! Brooklyn artists will be chiming in with their own thoughts on…I don’t really know…something in artsy fartsy language that Alicia doesn’t understand without more coffee.
Zuccotti Park
Zuccotti Park
160 Broadway New York, NY 10001
The “September 11 Commemoration Ceremony” will take place from 8:40 until 12:30 that day in the fairly new Zuccotti Park downtown. Each victim’s name will be read, and later in the day, the “Tribute in Light,” the columns of light seen in the main pic of this guide will be turned on.
Floating lanterns
Pier 40
201 West Houston Street New York, NY 10014
Each year, there is a Floating Lanterns Ceremony to commemorate 9/11, a more low-key and aesthetically-pleasing way to spend the day, courtesy of The New York Buddhist Church.
Trinity Church
74 Trinity Pl, Manhattan, NY 10006
If religious services are your thing, Trinity Church, also relatively near Ground Zero, will be tolling their bells at precisely 8:46 am, with a service at noon and readings and singing at 5:15.
If religious services are your thing, Trinity Church, also relatively near Ground Zero, will be tolling their bells at precisely 8:46 am, with a service at noon and readings and singing at 5:15.
Miscellaneous Venues/Events
St. Paul's Chapel
St Paul Chapel
Bway & Fulton, New York, NY 10001
St. Paul’s Chapel in lower Manhattan is the oldest public building in the area, but more pertinent to this guide’s focus, it was the site of many volunteer efforts on 9/11 and afterwards. It’s kind of surreal to feel a sacredness of a church not on account of religion, but because of the events that happened there because of such a tragedy. An exhibit fills the space now and it’s definitely worth a peek to get a a better idea for just what “volunteer effort” meant.
St. Paul’s Chapel in lower Manhattan is the oldest public building in the area, but more pertinent to this guide’s focus, it was the site of many volunteer efforts on 9/11 and afterwards. It’s kind of surreal to feel a sacredness of a church not on account of religion, but because of the events that happened there because of such a tragedy. An exhibit fills the space now and it’s definitely worth a peek to get a a better idea for just what “volunteer effort” meant.
The San Gennaro Festival in Little Italy
Italian festival? What? Little Italy’s biggest festival, San Gennaro, is always at the end of the summer, and was canceled for the first time ever (since it began in 1926!) in 2001 because of 9/11. As its prez says, “The Feast is a time for remembrance and reconciliation, and a time for celebration.”
A familiar scene at San Gennaro…
Rent This film
Manhattan User’s Guide suggests checking out the documentary “Parallel Lines,” the account of filmmaker Nina Davenport, a New Yorker who found herself across the country in California on 9/11. Camera in tow and curiosity about returning “home” (to an apartment with a view of the WTC no less), she made the trek East into a road trip and talked to everyone she could along the way about the 9/11.
Additional Memorial Services
There are tons of events happening around the city, too many for me to even do justice to here. Chances are if you’re walking around anywhere in the city the 11th, you’re bound to stumble upon something.
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This is great, It’s so important to remember this day, I can remember it like yesterday. I will definitely be paying tribute.
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Thanks for this one, Alicia…
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