9/11 Dog Tag Exhibit

Twenty years ago, on September 11, 2001, the United States came under attack.

In response, 181,510 Americans enlisted for active duty service, and 72,908 joined

the reserves in the year following Sept. 11.

Out of that fateful day emerged a new generation of Americans ready and prepared to

serve and defend their country and their fellow Americans, no matter the risk. Many paid

the ultimate price to help ensure such a horrific attack on the United States never

happens again.

The mission of Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum is to serve as a lasting tribute

to those men and women who unselfishly gave of themselves in service to their country.

This somber 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Soldiers & Sailors will

recognize those service members with an installation of 7,053  dog tags suspended

between the light posts across the walkway leading to the building for visitors to

pass under. Each dog tag represents an individual life lost in the conflicts since

September 11, 2001. Included are 300 special flag dog tags specifically representing each

individual service member from Pennsylvania.

To formally observe the solemn occasion “Taps” will be sounded at dusk on

September 11, 2021.

The building will be closed at this time.

The open-air memorial is free to visit and open 24 hours a day through September 30th.