ALBANY — Artifacts from the ground zero terrorist attack and expressions of grief that followed will be on display from Aug. 29 through the end of September in 30 cities across the state, including four in Western New York, as part of New York’s 10th anniversary remembrances of 9/11, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Wednesday.
Many of the items included in “New York Remembers” come from the State Museum and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
In addition to an exhibit at State Museum and Empire State Plaza in Albany, there will be displays at the Burchfield Penney Art Center at Buffalo State College, Conference Center Niagara Falls, Batavia City Hall and the Jamestown Municipal Building.
Cuomo urged all New Yorkers to visit the sites. All will be open Sunday, Sept. 11.
“Every community across New York felt the impact of the senseless acts of terrorism that claimed thousands of lives just one decade ago,” Cuomo said. “These exhibitions will give New Yorkers in towns, villages and cities all across the state a gathering place to once again stand as one community to make sure we never forget those who lost their lives on Sept. 11 and to embrace the spirit of unity that brought us together on that day of devastating tragedy.”
Many of the artifacts being exhibited have never been seen by the public. They include the trailer used by families visiting ground zero that includes photographs and messages; damaged emergency vehicles and other vehicle parts;
aluminum and glass from the buildings; religious “symbol steel” created by the workers at the site; and fragments of the airplanes that struck the twin towers, including landing gear and engine parts. The stories behind all the artifacts will be told as part of the exhibitions.
The statewide exhibit won’t have displays in New York City, but national events are scheduled there, and the New York Historical Society plans displays.
“In advance of the 9/11 Memorial Museum opening in 2012, we’re proud to have this opportunity to display some of our treasured artifacts across New York State,” said Alice M. Greenwald, director of the National September 11 Memorial &Museum.
“Authentic objects are crucial to understanding the story of 9/11, from the profound loss to the extraordinary heroism and depths of compassion,” she added. “These exhibits will be an important learning opportunity for people of all ages and a fitting tribute to the many who perished at the World Trade Center on that terrible morning 10 years ago.”
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