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Upcoming Public Programs
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s public programs explore a range of topics reflecting on the ongoing impacts and continued resonance of the attacks, their historical context, and their aftermath.
Behind the Lines: A 9/11 Story
Wednesday, June 10 at 6 p.m.
Join us for a live performance of Behind the Lines: A 9/11 Story, led by internationally acclaimed trumpeter Dominick Farinacci, featuring retired FDNY firefighter Bill Spade and U.S. military veteran Jaymes Poling. Set against the tragedy of the 9/11 attacks and the subsequent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Spade and Poling relive their experiences, revealing a powerful, shared bond of strength, meaning, and the human capacity to endure. Their stories, woven together with a deeply moving musical performance by Farinacci and a cast of renowned musicians, unite audiences in remembrance and reflection. This production is directed by Emmett Murphy.
Our Flag Was Still There
Wednesday, July 15 at 6 p.m.
In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, the American flag emerged as a powerful symbol of unity, resilience, and hope. In conversation with Museum Director Clifford Chanin, photographer Thomas Franklin and historian Edward T. Linenthal explore how national symbols take on new meaning in times of crisis – and how images, memory, and commemoration continue to shape the way we remember 9/11 today.
The Alice M. Greenwald Public Program is made possible with support from Joel S. Marcus, Executive Chairman & Founder, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc./Alexandria Venture Investments, Jane Rosenthal, Co-Founder & CEO, Tribeca Enterprises, and Christine A. Ferer.
When Children Were Watching: Sesame Street and 9/11
Tuesday, August 25 at 6 p.m.
In the season of Sesame Street that followed the 9/11 attacks, show makers built upon their decades of experience writing for a preschool-aged audience to help children and families manage fear, cope with grief, and understand the importance of tolerance. In conversation with 9/11 Memorial & Museum President and CEO Beth Hillman, Sesame Workshop’s Senior Vice President of Global Education Dr. Rosemarie Truglio, television producer Carol-Lynn Parente, and actor and retired FDNY Captain Bill Walsh reflect on Sesame Street’s response to 9/11 and Sesame Workshop’s long history of helping young children and their families navigate tough topics.
Through support of The Never Forget Fund, public programs are made possible by Delta Air Lines and Fiserv.