September 11 20th Anniversary
William & Mary commemorates the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States honoring those whose lives were lost or impacted.
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Forever Marked by the DaySeptember 10, 2021 - January 9, 2022 | Muscarelle Museum of Art A museum exhibit paying homage to the World Trade Center architects, artists, designers and photographers who made creativity triumph over destruction. Learn more about the event. |
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Colonial Williamsburg CeremonySeptember 11, 2021 | 8:45 a.m. | Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse Steps President Katherine Rowe will join Colonial Williamsburg President Fleet and Williamsburg Mayor Pons to commemorate the anniversary of 9/11. Learn more about the event. |
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Sunken GardenSeptember 11, 2021 College Republicans and Young Democrats will place hundreds of American flags. Student Assembly will place a memorial wreath on the Sunken Garden steps, guarded by ROTC between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. |
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Wren BuildingSeptember 11, 2021 The Wren Bell will ring 30 times honoring the 20th anniversary, seven alumni who lost their lives on 9/11, and 2 alumni and 1 student killed in service after 9/11. The bell will ring twice at 8:46 a.m. and 10:20 a.m. honoring the moment the first tower was hit and the second tower fell. |
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W&M Football vs. LafayetteSeptember 11, 2021 | 6:00 p.m. | Zable Stadium The Tribe will commemorate the anniversary of 9/11 with a moment of silence and team helmets will display a special red, white and blue logo. Learn more about the event. |
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9/11 20th anniversary commemorations planned at W&MSeptember 9, 2021 | W&M News William & Mary will mark Saturday’s 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the U.S. with commemorations to honor those whose lives were lost or affected. Read the full story. |
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W&M community remembers, reflects on 20-year anniversary of 9/11 attacksSeptember 10, 2021 | W&M News Students, alumni and staff recount that fateful day and the significant impact it had on their lives. Read the full story. |
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Lives RememberedSeptember 11, 2021 | W&M Magazine At the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, an alumna shares stories of courage and compassion. Read the full story. |