Join us as the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit makes its historic first-ever stop in Alabama! The East Alabama Regional Training Association (EARTA) is honored to bring this powerful tribute to Opelika, coinciding with the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This is a profound opportunity for our community to come together, remember, and ensure we #NeverForget the sacrifices made on September 11, 2001.
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT:
Step inside this extraordinary 83-foot tractor-trailer that transforms into an expansive 1,100-square-foot museum. The NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit offers a deeply moving experience, featuring:
Authentic Artifacts: See powerful relics from Ground Zero, including actual World Trade Center steel, pieces of the marble lobby floor, and aluminum facade.
Immersive Experience: Engage with videos, listen to actual 9/11 dispatch audio, and reflect on a poignant tribute to the brave first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11, and those who have succumbed to 9/11-related illnesses since.
Witness to History: Tours are guided by retired New York City Firefighters and other first responders who were at Ground Zero, sharing their personal experiences and memories from that fateful day and the difficult weeks that followed.
Community Memorial: In addition to the mobile exhibit, a special memorial will be set up along the Southern Union walking track, honoring the 343 FDNY firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11.
This is more than an exhibit; it's a vital educational journey and a chance to pay respects to the heroes and victims of 9/11. Don't miss this rare and impactful event in Opelika!
EXHIBIT SCHEDULE (All times Central Standard Time):
Wednesday, September 10: Arrival (Route to be announced – follow for updates!)
Thursday, September 11:
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | Private Ceremony
11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Open to the Public
Saturday, September 13:
11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Open to the Public
Sunday, September 14:
11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Open to the Public
Monday, September 15:
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Open to the Public
Tuesday, September 16:
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Open to the Public
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Admission is FREE!
Access to the mobile exhibit is first-come, first-served. Please anticipate potential wait times, especially during peak hours.
Weapons are strictly prohibited on the campus of Southern Union State Community College.
No food or drinks are allowed inside the exhibit.
The last tour will begin 30 minutes before closing each day.
PARKING:
Parking is accessible from West Point Parkway or Lake Condy Road. Follow directional signage upon arrival. Overflow parking is available in the lot east of the CIM building.
BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
The East Alabama Regional Training Association (EARTA) proudly brings this exhibit to Opelika. This monumental undertaking, EARTA's first, was made possible by the incredible dedication and fundraising efforts, raising over $40,000! A special thank you to LaFayette Fire Chief Jim Doody for his instrumental role.
ABOUT THE TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION:
Born from the tragedy of 9/11, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation "does good" by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children, and by building specially adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. The Foundation is also dedicated to eradicating veteran homelessness and ensuring America #NeverForget September 11, 2001. The NEVER FORGET 9/11 Mobile Exhibit is a key part of the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Institute™, committed to educating people nationwide about 9/11, the fallen, and the heroic sacrifices of our first responders.
Learn more: T2T.org
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