Past Public Programs

Welcome to the 9/11 Memorial Museum’s Public Programs Archive, where you can explore past programs and learn more about the continuing impact of 9/11 on the world today.

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  • The Artistic Crime of the Century: A Conversation with Philippe Petit

    Philippe Petit reflects on the World Trade Center, his iconic performance, and its legacy half a century later.

    Wednesday, December 4
    6 p.m.
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  • Faces of Ground Zero: A Conversation with Joe McNally

    Award-winning photographer Joe McNally will share insights about "Faces of Ground Zero: Portraits of the Heroes of September 11, 2001."

    Wednesday, November 20
    6:00 p.m.
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  • Above & Beyond: The Air Force Response on 9/11

    As thousands of first responders mobilized on the ground in response to the attacks on 9/11, fighter pilots took to the nation's skies.

    Monday, November 11, 2024
    6 p.m.
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  • The Next Day: Front Page News on September 12

    Go behind the scenes with the journalists who witnessed 9/11 and wrote the headlines the next day.

    Wednesday, October 30
    6 p.m.
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  • Women of the FDNY: Fighting Fires and Discrimination

    Retired and current members of the FDNY and EMS discuss the history and evolution of women's roles in the FDNY.

    Wednesday, September 19
    6 p.m.
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  • O’Hara’s: Resilience on Tap

    A discussion of the role O'Hara's Restaurant and Pub played in the 9/11 community space.

    Wednesday, May 29 at 6 p.m.
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  • Rescue Me: A Conversation with Denis Leary & Peter Tolan

    Actor Denis Leary and writer Peter Tolan reflect on the award-winning television series.

    Monday, May 20, at 6 p.m.
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  • Al-Qaeda: A Threat Evolved?

    Sara Harmouch discusses al-Qaeda, its allies, the Taliban, and the complex threat landscape Afghanistan currently poses.

    Thursday, May 2
    6:00 p.m.
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  • Engaging the Next Generation: A Conversation with Admiral William H. McRaven

    Admiral William H. McRaven (ret.) discusses how to engage young people today – in the classroom and the workplace.

    Tuesday, April 9
    6:45 p.m.
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  • Intersections: Grief and Comedy after 9/11

    Comedians Cris Italia and Carmen Lynch reflect on 9/11 and the role of comedy in the aftermath of tragedy.

    Thursday, March 21
    6:00 p.m.
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  • God, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America

    Co-authors Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Wared discuss their book tracing the trajectory of this violent ideology.

    Wednesday, March 6
    6:00 p.m.
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  • A Conversation with DNI Avril Haines and Secretary Jeh Charles Johnson

    Avril Haines and Jeh Charles Johnson discuss evolving security challenges to the U.S. 

    Thursday, February 29, 2024
    6:00 p.m.
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  • Understanding Urban Warfare

    Col. Liam Collins (ret.), co-author of "Understanding Urban Warfare," addresses the challenges of military operations in densely populated areas.

    Wednesday, December 13, 2023
    5:00 p.m.
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  • The Life and Legacy of Al-Qaeda Leader Ayman al-Zawahiri

    Dr. Sajjan Gohel details the life of Ayman al-Zawahiri, who succeeded Osama bin Laden as head of al-Qaeda in 2011. 

    Wednesday, November 15, 2023
    6:00 p.m.
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  • A Conversation with Admiral William H. McRaven

    Admiral William H. McRaven, USN (Ret.), former commander of US Special Operations Command, addresses the situation in the Middle East. Online only.

    Monday, October 30, 2023
    6:30 p.m. ET
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  • All Available Boats

    Delve into the maritime response to 9/11, which ultimately became the largest waterborne evacuation in American history.

    Monday, October 23, 2023
    6:00 p.m.
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  • Intersections: Marking Fifty Years of Hip Hop & the WTC

    Marking the 1973 milestones, the dedication of the World Trade Center and the birth of Hip Hop, with Dr. MC Debbie D, Chuck Creekmur, and Rocky Bucano.

    Thursday, October 12, 2023
    6:00 p.m.
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  • Forensic Science in the Wake of Mass Atrocity

    Panelists discuss the still unfinished work of the New York City OCME in identifying the remains of those killed at the World Trade Center. 

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023
    6:00 PM
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  • 25 Years Later: The 1998 US Embassy Bombings and the FBI’s Investigation

    Retired FBI agents Mary E. Galligan and John Liguori reflect on the 1998 US Embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania.

    Wednesday, September 13, 2023
    6:00 PM
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  • Fresh Kills: The Inside Story of the Recovery Operation after 9/11

    Richard Marx (FBI), Martin Bellew (DSNY), and Roger Parrino (NYPD) discuss the complexities of the recovery efforts at Staten Island's Fresh Kills.

    Monday, May 15, 2023
    6:00 p.m.
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