National Museum of the Marine Corps Commemorates 20th Anniversary of 9/11

The National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) will commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, with events on September 11, 2021. \ \ A wreath laying ceremony will be held at the Museum’s 9/11 exhibit at 9:30 a.m. \ \ At 11:00 a.m., in the Medal of Honor Theater, a panel of individuals who experienced the tragic events of that day will share their stories. The panel includes the Counsel to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, former FBI Special Agents, a Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Lieutenant, and a retired Airborne Ranger. \ \ All visitors are encouraged to visit the NMMC 9/11 exhibit. Among the artifacts in this exhibit are a piece of limestone from the Pentagon and an I-beam from the World Trade Center. Other artifacts include items recovered from the Pentagon in the aftermath of the attack.\ \ The 9/11 memorial in Semper Fidelis Memorial Park offers visitors another opportunity for remembrance and respect. The park is open day from 6 a.m. until dusk.\ \ All events are free and open to the public. All visitors over the age of 2 are required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status.\