The Tunnel to Towers Foundation 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit
Visits Brooksville Florida
Brooksville, FL – (October 21, 2024) - Brooksville Main Street & the City of Brooksville is proud to announce The Tunnel to Towers Foundation 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit will arrive in Brooksville on Thursday, November 7th.
The 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit is an 83-foot tractor-trailer that transforms into a 1,100-square-foot museum space. Visitors to the Mobile Exhibit will see artifacts from Ground Zero, including World Trade Center steel, pieces of the marble lobby floor, and the aluminum façade.
The exhibit features videos, 9/11 dispatch audio, and a tribute to the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11, and those who have lost their lives since due to 9/11-related illnesses.
Tours of the exhibit are conducted by retired New York City Firefighters and first responders who responded to Ground Zero. These witnesses to history share their experiences and memories of what they saw on 9/11 and the days and weeks that followed.
On Thursday, Nov 7th at approximately 2pm, the public is encouraged to line Russell Street to Fort Dade Ave to welcome and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11. The Hernando County Sheriff and Fire Department convoy will escort the museum from Hwy 50 / I 75 intersections towards Brooksville. At the city limits, Brooksville Fire Department will escort the museum into downtown Brooksville.
"The Tunnel to Towers 9/11 'Never Forget' Mobile Museum is a powerful reminder of the courage and sacrifice of the first responders and civilians who lost their lives on 9/11, stated Christopher Rhodes, Board President of Brooksville Main Street. "We encourage the community to come out and line the streets to honor these heroes as the motorcade escorts the museum into downtown Brooksville. It’s a meaningful way to pay tribute and ensure we never forget the bravery and resilience shown on that day."
On Friday, November 8th through Saturday, November 9th, the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit will be on display in downtown Brooksville on Main Street between Jefferson St & E Ft Dade Ave. The exhibit is open to the public, Friday Nov 8th 1pm-7pm and Saturday, Nov 9th from 11:00am-5:00pm
“The 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit, shares the story of my brother FDNY Firefighter Stephen Siller and so many others to communities across the country, teaching the new generation about the heroic sacrifices made by our first responders to save others that tragic day,” said Tunnel to Towers Chairman and CEO Frank Siller.
The Tunnel to Towers 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile exhibit was made possible through generous grants and contributions from Buick GMC, Advent Health, Massage Envy and Hits 106.
Tunnel to Towers Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that we NEVER FORGET the legacy of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
The NEVER FORGET 9/11 Mobile Exhibit is one piece of the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Institute™ which is committed to teaching people across the country about 9/11, the fallen, and the heroic sacrifices of first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice while saving others.
For more on the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Institute™ and the Mobile Exhibit go to T2T.org.
For more information on Brooksville Main Street, visit www.weloveBVL.org or follow us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/share/r1tFnJdpJpVdxwE5/
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About the Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Born from the tragedy of 9/11, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation carries out its mission to “do good,” by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building specially adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. Tunnel to Towers is also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America Never Forget September 11, 2001.
Visit T2T.org to learn more and follow Tunnel to Towers on Facebook, X, and Instagram
About Brooksville Main Street:
We are Main Street. A local 501(c)3 non-profit agency tasked with economic revitalization of historic Downtown Brooksville. Our mission is to honor the small-town charm and spirit of our hometown by fostering a strong sense of community and family. We are dedicated to historic preservation and revitalization ensuring Brooksville's unique character and deep roots thrive for future generations. Through our committees: Design, Economic Vitality, Organization and Promotions, we host a variety of events that bring visitors to downtown to enjoy all there is to offer.
Brooksville Main Street is pleased to be recognized as an accredited member of Main Street America and Florida Main Street as well as proud partners of the City of Brooksville, Hernando County Government, Florida Adventure Coast Brooksville & Weeki Wachee, the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce, Florida Humanities, Florida Wildlife Corridor, the Florida Division of Arts & Culture and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
For more information, please visit www.welovebvl.org or https://www.facebook.com/brooksvillemainstreet
Date and Time
Saturday Nov 9, 2024
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
The exhibit is open to the public, Friday Nov 8th 1pm-7pm and Saturday, Nov 9th from 11:00am-5:00pm
Location
The Tunnel to Towers 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit will be on display in downtown Brooksville on Main Street between Jefferson St & E Ft Dade Ave.