Remembering 9/11: The Day That Changed the World

Where were you when you first heard the news? 

The attacks on September 11, 2001, also known as 9/11, took the lives of nearly 3,000 people. 9/11 changed our nation and the world forever, and we should never forget to honor the thousands of lives lost and to remember the heroism of our first responders. However, younger generations have no memories of 9/11.  For the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the Virginia War Memorial invites you to be a part of our oral history program by sharing your story. The preservation of stories from those that experienced the attacks can help future generations understand the impact and legacy of 9/11.

Tell us your 9/11 story

Click the button below to share your photos, text, or videos about your 9/11 experience. The stories you share may be used for research, education, promotion, exhibit and displays.

SUBMIT YOUR STORY

 

Onboard the aircraft carrier USS EISENHOWER (CVN 69), US Navy (USN) Sailors watch televised news reports, showing the World Trade Center, during the terrorist attacks. Courtesy of the National Archives

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Think about what you want future generations to know about seeing 9/11 unfold, the country coming together in the aftermath, and how the attacks changed the nation. Tell us where you were on 9/11 and what you remember from that day. If you were in the military or a first responder, tell us how 9/11 affected your service. Tell us about how the events of September 11, 2001, changed your life. We are also looking for stories from family members of those killed during the attacks, first responders, and service members.

When you click the Submit Your Story button above, you will be taken to our “Remembering 9/11” campaign. It will ask for your name, privacy preferences, and whether you are a veteran.  After agreeing to share your story, you can choose the format in which you want to share it.

You can choose the video option to record your story or take a photo from your camera or type your story. Make sure to include a caption if you submit a photo. You can also upload your recording, photos, and text documents from your device by clicking the appropriate option and choosing “upload” at the bottom of the screen.

Unfortunately, you cannot edit once you click “submit,” but you can submit more stories if you have more to share.

The photos, recordings, and text that you submit may be used by the Virginia War Memorial and the Virginia War Memorial Foundation on our website, social media, exhibits and displays, and newsletters. Other uses may include events and programs designed to remember the events and victims of the September 11 attacks.