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September 11, 2001: A Global Moment
September 11, 2001: A Global Moment
A 10-year RemembranceSept. 2—Nov. 27, 2011
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Presented
by:
M&T
Bank | Support from:
Monroe
County
Gilbane Building Company
Eastman Kodak Company
Wegmans | Media Sponsor:
Time
Warner Cable
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Organized by the New York State Museum
RBC Wealth Management is
the statewide and national tour sponsor
To Remember • To Educate • To Honor
Where were you on September 11, 2001?
Ten years after the tragic events of September 11, 2001,
community members have a powerful need to reflect on how that day changed us.
 Explore the September 11, 2001: A Global Moment exhibition and realize the personal
and historical significance of the tragic events of that horrific day. A 10-year
remembrance, this exhibition presents you with a platform to experience September 11, 2001, honor victims, survivors,
responders and their families.
First in the nation (previously
in Oradour-sur-Glane,
France) to host September 11, 2001: A Global Moment, the RMSC does so with respect and compassion. September
11, 2001: A Global Moment is part of the New
York Remembers exhibition series
that opens across the state.
The events of September 11, 2001 are explained through images, recovered artifacts,
videos, a full timeline and personal stories. Within the exhibit, you'll find items that help explain the story, such as: 
- American flag
from one
of the WTC towers
- Building fragments
- Signs
- Flight attendant uniform
- New York Police Department (NYPD)
shield
- Firefighters helmet
- Port Authority
of New York and New Jersey police jeep
- Portion of August Rodin's "The Three
Shades" sculpture
- Nino's Restaurant's Statue
of Liberty (was placed on a nearby sidewalk to inspire the rescue effort)
- Various newspapers, such as the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, covering key events
At our remembrance fence, visitors are invited to
leave
behind items such as flowers, letters, and/or other tokens of sympathy or appreciation, if they so choose. A truly global moment, claiming the lives of people from more
than 80 countries, reaches us locally. Families in Rochester, NY lost
loved ones.
Experience September 11, 2001: A Global Moment in the spirit that moves you, and remember to honor the never-forgotten victims, brave survivors and courageous heroes
of September 11, 2001.
Exhibition Hours: Sunday...........................................11am to 5pm
Monday & Tuesday..........................9am to 5pm
Wednesday......................................9am to 9pm (Extended hours!)
Thursday—Saturday........................9am to 5pm
*Sunday, September 11..................11am to 8pm (Extended hours!)
Note: September 11,
2001: A Global Moment, as well as all other Museum exhibits, will be
unavailable during the RMSC's Women's Council Holiday Bazaar Arts & Crafts
Sale (Friday–Sunday, November 18–20) since galleries will be filled with arts
and crafts exhibitors.
Free with Regular Museum Admission:
A portion of all September
11, 2001: A Global Moment proceeds during September 2011 will be shared
with the American Red Cross.
$12 Adults
$11 Seniors & College Students with ID
$10 Ages 3–18
FREE Children under 3
FREE RMSC Members
*On September 11,
each RMSC visitor receives half off of
their admission charge, and those dressed
in uniform visit free.
The RMSC is also accepting visitor donations to these charities.
The
RMSC is also proud to provide other activities that relate to September 11,
2001. Events and activities are listed below:
An Interfaith Gathering of Remembrance
Sunday, September 11, 2011: 1pm
Community members are welcome to gather at the Third Presbyterian Church
(4 Meigs Street) for an interfaith service lead by various local area religious
leaders.
*Museum hours extended on September 11: 11am to 8pm
Veteran's Day Blood Drive Friday, November 11: 11am–4pm
Please call the Red Cross at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733 2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org within six weeks of November 11 to
make a blood donation
appointment. Appointments are encouraged, though walk-ins are welcome. The
Blood Drive takes place in the RMSC Eisenhart Auditorium.
"Emergency Preparedness" Adventure
Weekend Activities
Saturday, November 5: 11am–4pm
Join RMSC in saying "Thank You"
to those who put themselves in danger to keep the public safe. Meet real-life
first responders, explore how they do their jobs, and create emergency plans.
Food Drive during "Healthy Feast" Adventure Weekend
Event
Starting Saturday, November 26
through year's end
Please feel free to drop off
non-perishable food items in the RMSC lobby.
History
In the span of a little more than two hours,
2,973 people were killed in New York City,
Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania in the deadliest terrorist
attack the modern world has ever seen. Most died at New York's World Trade
Center (WTC) when its twin towers collapsed after being struck by two hijacked
planes. The devastation and horror of the attacks left much of the world
reeling in shock.
Share Your Story
Where were YOU on September 11, 2001? Were you in school? At work? Born yet? Let us know on Facebook and Twitter (@rocRMSC), and don't forget the hashtag #Sept11RMSC. If you're comfortable sharing, we'd like to hear your story and your thoughts of the exhibition.
 Veterans Outreach Center, Inc. is the nation's oldest independent non-profit agency dedicated to serving our veterans and their families, of which there are currently more than 68,000 in the greater Rochester area. In support of "September 11, 2001: A Global Moment" exhibition, select items have been provided for purchase by the Stars & Stripes Flag Store, a project of Veterans Outreach Center, Inc. These items can be purchased in the RMSC gift shop- additional items can be had through the Stars & Stripes Flag Store at 495 South Ave., Roch NY 14620.
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