9/11 Steel Beam Embarks on 21-State Memorial Tour

Tunnel to Towers Foundation brings WTC steel to Staten Island and across the country.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 8:03pm

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A steel beam from the World Trade Center will embark on a nationwide tour, visiting 21 states and making its first stop in Staten Island, New York as part of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's '9/11 Steel Across America' memorial initiative.

Why it matters

The tour aims to honor the victims of the September 11th attacks by bringing a physical piece of the tragedy to communities across the country, allowing people to connect with and reflect on the events of that day.

The details

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting first responders and military members, is organizing the coast-to-coast tour of the WTC steel beam. The beam will make its inaugural stop in Staten Island before traveling to 20 other states over the course of the year-long memorial.

  • The nationwide tour begins on March 12, 2026.
  • The steel beam will make its first stop in Staten Island, New York.

The players

Tunnel to Towers Foundation

A non-profit organization that supports first responders and military members, and is organizing the '9/11 Steel Across America' memorial tour.

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What’s next

The tour schedule and locations will be announced in the coming months as the Tunnel to Towers Foundation finalizes the nationwide itinerary.

The takeaway

This memorial tour provides an opportunity for communities across the country to collectively honor the lives lost on 9/11 and reflect on the enduring resilience of the American spirit in the face of tragedy.