9/11 Memorial & Museum

Fifty years ago, French high-wire artist Philippe Petit captured headlines around the world when he pulled off what became known as the “artistic crime of the century,” performing a tightrope balancing act between the Twin Towers. A quarter mile into the sky, Petit walked and performed his way between the two skyscrapers, without a net, for 45 minutes. This act made him a celebrity and shined a spotlight on the World Trade Center only a year after it was dedicated. Petit will join #911Museum Director Clifford Chanin for a conversation at our December 4 public program, “The Artistic Crime of the Century.” He’ll reflect on the World Trade Center, his iconic performance, and its legacy half a century later. Register for free: https://ow.ly/JZVF50UeWm0 Photo Credit: Photograph by Alan Welner, AP Photo

Volunteers play a crucial role in fulfilling our mission and bring skill sets that are as diverse as New York City itself. From visitor services to interpretive docents, there are plenty of ways to get involved with the #911Museum: https://ow.ly/U0wh50UaeJe

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There’s still time to access our seventh annual #SummitonSecurity, presented by Fiserv! This year’s powerful line-up features sessions with security experts discussing a range of topics from the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine to the expanding role of #AI, #crisismanagement, and #cybersecurity. Summit content is available on demand through November 27. Access the content today: https://ow.ly/TQE150U6qql

Join us tomorrow for our next public program “Faces of Ground Zero: A Conversation with Joe McNally.” Award-winning photographer Joe McNally’s "Faces of Ground Zero: Portraits of the Heroes of September 11, 2001" features 246 large-scale Polaroids of individuals who contributed to the rescue and recovery at Ground Zero. A selection of these portraits will be on view at the Museum beginning November 20. In conversation with Executive Vice President of Collections & Chief Curator Dr. Jan Ramirez, McNally will share the story behind this project, which he began in the emotional weeks following the attacks. He will discuss how this medium uniquely captured the responder community and reflect on his experience with those at the heart of this tragedy. Register for free tickets: https://ow.ly/FGSn50UabA3

As the VP, Corporate Giving at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, I am proud non-profit professional. In one week, I will be moderating a Fordham Preparatory School Non-Profit Townhall at DOMINICAN ACADEMY. Join me and fellow FP and Dominican alums John Haley FP '87, Charon Darris FP '94, Vanessa (Pino) Lockel DA '94, and Kathryn Hennessy DA '08 on November 25th, as we discuss non-profit work and demonstrate the power of our collective networks. As part of the Young Alumni Adjunct Committee at the Prep, I look forward to seeing other fellow Rams and highlighting this dynamic industry! RSVP: https://bit.ly/4esJSAf #AMDG

Award-winning photographer Joe McNally’s "Faces of Ground Zero: Portraits of the Heroes of September 11, 2001" is comprised of 246 large-scale polaroids featuring individuals who responded to 9/11 and contributed to the rescue and recovery operations at Ground Zero. A selection of these portraits will be on view at the Museum beginning November 20.? Join us November 20 for our next public program, “Faces of Ground Zero: A Conversation with Joe McNally.” In conversation with Executive Vice President of Collections & Chief Curator, Dr. Jan Ramirez, McNally will discuss his undertaking of this project in the emotional weeks following the attacks, how this medium served to uniquely capture this community, and his own experience interacting with those at the heart of this tragedy. Register for free tickets: https://ow.ly/IFgf50U7oUe

At our October 30 public program, Jim Pensiero, former Deputy Managing Editor of the Wall Street Journal, Heidi Evans, former reporter at the Daily News, and Paul Moses, former City Editor and City Hall Bureau Chief at Newsday joined #911Museum Director Clifford Chanin to discuss how New York’s local papers managed to publish despite disrupted communications and destruction in lower Manhattan following 9/11. For the journalists who witnessed the attacks and wrote the headlines the next day, it was the biggest story of their careers. Paul Moses shared a glimpse into the challenge: “I really struggled to find the top of the story. I remember, I would… walk around the newsroom. I may have even gone outside just trying to find it. And eventually, I realized that this is just like every other story you've written, only the pieces are bigger.” With human lives at the forefront, Moses emphasized the essential journalistic priority of honoring those who were killed. “If you’re a New York City reporter…you know that even the death of one firefighter is front-page news. And here you had, we didn’t know how many, but seemingly hundreds.” See our upcoming pubic programs: https://ow.ly/OnVj50U63h6

#911Memorial staff and volunteers had the privilege of carrying the flag in New York City's annual Veterans Day Parade, a powerful reminder of the sacrifice veterans make for this country. We were proud to march up Fifth Avenue alongside these heroes, whose inherent courage, resilience, and selflessness embody the #911Museum's core values and reflect the spirit of the collective response to 9/11. We are forever grateful to our veterans and honored to carry their legacy forward.

As we kick off the seventh annual 9/11 Memorial & Museum #SummitonSecurity, presented by Fiserv, we’re committed to sharing the hard-earned lessons of 9/11 so that future generations can learn from them. This year’s Summit, available?on-demand from November 12-27, offers viewers an opportunity to learn from some of the most influential minds in security, crisis response, technology and leadership. ? FBI Director Christopher A. Wray delivers keen insight into today’s ever-shifting threat landscape in our keynote program. He also reflects on the impact of 9/11 on new generations of leaders. ? The Summit is more than just a conversation—it’s an invitation to explore how we can better lead, prepare, and protect our city, organizations, Constitution, and world. Join us for this free, on-demand event. Register here:?911memorial.org/summit Photo by David Starke