Year in Review: 2021 Annual Report
In 2021, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum marked the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, furthering our commitment to ensure that future generations never forget the lessons of that horrific day. In commemoration of this milestone anniversary, we held a ceremony attended by more than 8,500 family members and their guests.
Through our annual Tribute in Light initiative, we illuminated our Atrium and Survivor Tree in “Memorial blue.” We also partnered with other iconic institutions and organizations on the launch of Tribute in Lights, through which nearly 50 landmarks across the tri-state area also illuminated their facades in blue.
Our annual educational program — the Anniversary in the Schools webinar — reached over one million registrants, more than in all previous years combined.
With the launch of The Never Forget Fund, we continue to ensure that future generations understand the attacks on 9/11, the ongoing impact of that day, and how we responded. To date, over $4.8 million has been raised through this initiative to build awareness and funds for our vital programs. Our “Remember the Sky” social media campaign resonated with hundreds of thousands of people around the world who shared photos of the sky wherever they were as an act of remembrance.
We also achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to museums.
Throughout 2021, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum also took important steps to welcome more visitors while continuing to navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read the annual report here.
By 9/11 Memorial Staff
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