Public Programs
Upcoming Public Programs
All programs are free and open to the public, but reservations are required due to space limitations rsvp@tributewtc.org
Sunday, February 12, 2:00 pm
Where Do Therapy Dogs Work?
Frank T, Shane of the K-9 Disaster Relief Foundation will talk about the work of therapy dogs at the WTC site, and the work that therapy dogs have done over the 10 years since the attacks of 9/11. He will bring his therapy dog "Chance" to demonstrate the unique talents of therapy dogs.
Event will be held at Tribute WTC Visitor Center, 120 Liberty Street, NYC.
Friday, February 24, 9:00 am
Tribute Center 6th Annual Teacher Awards
Each year the Tribute WTC Visitor Center recognizes teachers who have developed innovative ways of teaching 9/11 in their classrooms. Each teacher receives an award from a 9/11 family foundation.
Event will be held at Tribute WTC Visitor Center, 120 Liberty Street, NYC.
Thursday, March 15, 6:30 pm
Women in Construction at the World Trade Center Site
Amongst the thousands of construction workers and engineers at the World Trade Center site are a few accomplished women. Lynda Tollner, Carla Bonacci and Clarelle DeGraffe will give insights into their roles in one of the most complex construction sites in the world.
Event will be held at Tribute WTC Visitor Center, 120 Liberty Street, NYC.
Thursday, April 26, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Poem in Your Pocket Day
In recognition of National Poetry Month, we will host a poetry workshop and poetry reading for visitors. Everyone is invited to bring and read a poem, or try their hand at writing a poem reflecting on how the world has changed since 9/11.
Event will be held at Tribute WTC Visitor Center, 120 Liberty Street, NYC.
Past Programs
January 17, 2012
What's Happening on the East Side of the World Trade Center Site
Malcolm Williams of Silverstein Properties gave insights into the unique attributes of 2WTC, 3WTC and 4WTC. He talked about the progress on the buildings, the projected retail and commercial tenants, and the interconnected nature of all construction being done at the site.
November 9, 2011
Stories from the Front: An Evening of Veterans Bearing Witness
Members of the NYU Veterans Writing Workshop read fiction and nonfiction pieces about their experiences in the military, and their experiences upon their return home. Most of the writers served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Presented in conjunction with the NYU Military Alliance and the NYU Creative Writing Program.
October 18, 2011
Inside the Making of "The Rising"
Danny Forster, director of Discovery Channel's acclaimed film on the rebuilding at the World Trade Center, talked about his passion to convey the meaning and the stories of the Memorial, Museum, Transportation Center and office buildings going up at the site.
September 8, 2011
Bearing Witness: 9/11 Through the Eyes of NY1
NY1 reporters and newsroom managers talked about the logistical, emotional and professional challenges they faced on 9/11 and in the days after. They discussed how their professional lives and indeed their entire profession changed as a result of these events.
Presented in collaboration with The Paley Center for Media and NY1
August 4, 2011
10th Anniversary Reflections from Lower Manhattan
Handwritten and hand drawn thoughts from the residents, working people and tourists in Lower Manhattan were collected and woven into an art piece installed next to Battery Park's "Gardens of Remembrance."
Produced in collaboration with The Battery Conservancy and Feel the Music.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Rebuilding After Catastrophe: A Talk by Professor James P. Stuckey of NYU
Professor James P. Stuckey of NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate showed the work he and his students have been doing to help rebuild 3 communities in Haiti. Stuckey and his colleague Corinne Packard talked about the importance of long-term planning in building after natural and manmade disasters.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Remarkable Humanity in the Service of Others
Two 9/11 widows talked about the charities they formed in response to 9/11. Susan Retik, co-founder of Beyond the 11th, talked about her work supporting widows in Afghanistan and Maureen Fanning talked about her work supporting families with autistic children.
Presented in collaboration with Trinity Church.
October 15, 2009
Somos Americanos: Responses to 9/11 from the Latino Artistic Community
Painters, sculptors and filmmakers showed the powerful and personal art they created - including a documentary about 9/11 widows in Mexico, a light box made with papers that floated out of the WTC on 9/11, and a film shot on September 10 from a studio on the 91st floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
Presented in collaboration with the National September 11 Museum.
April 20, 2009
Diversity in NYC's Muslim Communities
Leaders from South Asian, West African, Middle Eastern and African American Muslim communities talked about the impact of 9/11 on their communities.
November 18, 2007
Dreaming the Impossible: Guy Tozzoli and Philippe Petit
Conversation between the man responsible for building, leasing and running the World Trade Center for the Port Authority of NY and NJ and the high wire artist who walked between the Twin Towers.