25 Years Later ~ Remembering September 11, 2001
The Moment. The Service. The Resilience.
A new exhibition and commemorative programs offer opportunities to remember, reflect, and explore how the U.S. Army responded in the wake of a national tragedy.
Museum visitor programs and exhibitions are included in the Museum’s FREE admission.
Opening August 28
Steel & Stone: Engineering the Response to 9/11
A new exhibit focused on the U.S. Army’s response and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers herculean recovery efforts at Ground Zero in New York City and at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Through personal accounts and powerful artifacts, this exhibit will share how U.S. Army engineers stepped in with speed and determination amid chaos and devastation. Learn more about this exhibit here.
August 28 – September 11
Special Display: The massive U.S. flag that was unfurled over the damaged side of the Pentagon the day after the terrorist attacks will be on display in the Museum Lobby. Measuring 20 by 38 feet, this flag became a symbol of unity, resilience and resolve. Now folded, the flag still bears soot stains from where is rubbed against the building. Following the conclusion of the 25th anniversary commemoration, this U.S. Army artifact will move from the Museum’s Lobby and join the Steel & Stone exhibit located on the third floor.
September 11–13: Public Programs
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Flower Memorial: Create a white paper flower to add to a special remembrance display.
9/11 Memorial Stones: Visit three stones from the Pentagon that stand center at the Museum’s Warriors’ Plaza and positioned in the same geospatial orientation as they were on the morning of September 11, 2001.
Tiny Troops Story Time: Learn more about the skills of engineers.
Check the calendar of events for daily schedule
9/11 Soldier Stories: Explore more 9/11 artifacts and Soldier Stories in the Changing World and Soldiers’ Stories galleries.
Honor Walk: Join a reflective walk around Warriors’ Field. Participants receive a commemorative 25th Anniversary 9/11 pin.
Educational Programs
September 30: Modern Missions – Then Came the Fire: Personal Accounts from the Pentagon
Join retired U.S. Army historian, Stephen J. Lofgren to explore powerful firsthand accounts from witnesses, first responders and survivors that offer a compelling look at the events of September 11, 2001.
Virtual presentation.
October 10-12: STEM Workshop
In this team-based challenge, young innovators work together to tackle an engineering problem using creative problem-solving and collaboration to accomplish their mission.
In-person
Mid-October: History Talk – Army Corps of Engineers
Discover the achievements, innovation and lasting impact of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
In-person and virtual attendance options.
November 17: Gallery Talk – “Steel & Stone: Engineering the Response to 9/11”
Explore the stories behind featured artifacts with the exhibit curator followed by a guided tour of the exhibition.
In-person and virtual attendance options.
December 15: Modern Missions – Attack on the Pentagon: Recollections of an Army Intelligence Officer
Join Dr. Peter Knight, historian with the U.S. Army Center of Military History, as he shares his firsthand experiences as an Army captain and watch officer at the Pentagon during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
In-person and virtual attendance options.