News Release

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP to Host Day of Remembrance in Honor of the 22nd Anniversary of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks.

Date: August 29, 2023
Contact: Alina Cobb, [phone]

HODGENVILLE, KY – Please join Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park in observing the 22nd anniversary of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks on Monday, September 11, 2023. The programs for this observance are free and will be held at the Birthplace unit visitor center and grounds.

The Birthplace unit will host an array of indoor and outdoor programs, which are open to visitors of all ages and the general public. These activities will include 20-minute long guided tours at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (EST) acknowledging six pivotal points in time that took place during the events of September 11, 2001. These guided tours will take place on wheelchair accessible trails and visitors will hear details about the day’s tragic events as well as some personal reflections from a first responder. Other activities will include a survivor tree leaf paper activity, an information booth with a signable tablecloth, memory ribbons, and a livestream of Flight 93 National Monument’s memorial ceremony. Visitors will also be able leave their thoughts on heroism and memorialization at the park’s contemplation stations and partake in a moment of silence for the nearly 3,000 people that lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

For more information on specific program times, please see a Ranger located in the Visitor Center or call the park at 270-358-3137. All times are in Eastern Standard Time.

While no graphic information or visuals will be used, some sensitive images and sensitive topics will be shared and discussed. Visitors are encouraged to participate at their own discretion and depart when necessary.

Any delay or cancellation of the event due to severe weather will be posted on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LincolnBirthplaceNPS.\

 

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