9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit arrives May 6, 2023

9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit Arrives in Florence

The exhibit features artifacts from the World Trade Center and guided tours from FDNY Firefighters who responded to Ground Zero on September 11th.

On Saturday, May 6, 2023, the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit will arrive at the Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Boulevard, Florence, Kentucky 41042.

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is committed to ensuring that we NEVER FORGET what happened on September 11th, 2001.

Since 2013, the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit has traveled the country educating Americans about what happened that day.

Tours are conducted by retired New York City Firefighters who responded on September 11, 2001. They share their stories of what happened that day and the days after, bringing history to life for those who were born after September 11th or are too young to remember it.

The 83-foot tractor-trailer transforms into a 1,100 square foot exhibit which features World Trade Center Steel, aluminum façade from the buildings, radio transmissions from first responders, and items found in the rubble after the Twin Towers collapsed.

MeetNKY and the City of Florence brought the exhibit to Florence. Mayor Aubuchon stated, “We are humbled and grateful to be able to commemorate the lives that were lost on September 11, 2001, and honoring the sacrifices that were made in the wake of this tragedy. This display provides visitors an opportunity to reflect on the police officers, firefighters and paramedics, who display incredible amounts of courage in various circumstances every day.  It is important that we recognize all first responders for the outstanding work that they do. Following September 11, I was honored to be involved in an event to plan a rally for patriotism and I know the impact this type of event can have toward increasing pride in our community and nation. It is important we always set aside time to reflect on the events of that fateful day and I am hopeful this exhibit will remind us of how blessed we are as a community.”

The media are invited to attend the opening ceremony on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

The ceremony will feature an Invocation from Dr. Susan Diamond, Florence Christian Church and speakers including City of Florence Mayor, Dr. Julie Metzger Aubuchon, meetNKY President & CEO, Julie Kirkpatrick, and City of Florence Fire/EMS Chief, Rodney Wren.

The exhibit will be open to the public May 6 – 14, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., except May 12, when hours are 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

WHEN: Opening Ceremony – May 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

WHERE: Florence Government Center Campus, 8100 Ewing Boulevard, Florence, KY

Tunnel to Towers Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that we NEVER FORGET the legacy of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit is instrumental in bringing the events of that day to life for those who were born after the events of that tragic day.

About the Tunnel to Towers Foundation

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is dedicated to honoring the sacrifice of FDNY Firefighter Stephen Siller, who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001. For more than 20 years the Foundation has supported our nation’s first responders, veterans, and their families by providing these heroes and the families they leave behind with mortgage-free homes. For more about the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and its commitment to DO GOOD, please visit T2T.org.

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Please contact Victoria Riley, Community Services Coordinator, with any inquiries - 859-647-5425 / victoria.riley@florence-ky.gov.