Forsyth Library To Participate In 9/11 Memorial Exhibition

CUMMING, GA — Forsyth County Public Library is participating in "September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World," a downloadable educational exhibition that presents the history of 9/11, its origins, and its ongoing implications through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks.

Told across 14 posters, this exhibition includes archival photographs and images of artifacts from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s permanent collection. It explores the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and communities at the local, national, and international levels, and encourages critical thinking about the legacies of 9/11.

This 9/11 Memorial & Museum curated exhibition reflects the core pillars of commemoration,
education, and inspiration as the country prepares to observe the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

“During this 20th anniversary year, it is our privilege to share these lessons with a new generation, teach them about the ongoing repercussions of the 9/11 attacks and inspire them with the idea that, even in the darkest of times, we can come together, support one another and find the strength to renew and rebuild,” said 9/11 Memorial & Museum President and CEO Alice M. Greenwald.

"September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World" will be available at two of the Forsyth County Public Library locations. The exhibit will be displayed at the Post Road Library Aug. 13-Sept. 1. The exhibit will then move to the Cumming Library where it will be displayed Sept. 3-24.

The poster exhibition was developed by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy Demands Wisdom. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

For more information, visit the library's website.