About the Memorial

Learn the story behind the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial & Education Center, from the community members who brought it to life to the meaning and purpose behind its design.

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What is the memorial?

The Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial & Education Center is a place to remember those lost on September 11, 2001, honor those who responded and served, and educate future generations about the events and lasting impact of 9/11. At its center stands a 2,200-pound steel beam recovered from the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

BUILT BY A COMMUNITY

What began as an idea for remembrance grew through the dedication of local community members, organizations, donors, and volunteers. Their collective support helped bring the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial & Education Center from an idea to a lasting place of remembrance and education.

Why Kewaskum

The Memorial’s location in Kewaskum reflects the community’s direct connection to September 11. Andrea Haberman, a Kewaskum High School graduate, was killed in the North Tower of the World Trade Center. That connection inspired a local effort to create a permanent place to honor Andrea and remember all those impacted by the attacks.

FROM VISION TO MEMORIAL

The Memorial took shape over several years, beginning with the arrival of World Trade Center steel in Kewaskum in 2014. After securing the site in 2017, approving the concept plan in 2018 and breaking ground in 2019, the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial & Education Center was officially dedicated and opened on June 13, 2021.

History & Design

About the Memorial

What is the memorial?

BUILT BY A COMMUNITY

Why Kewaskum

FROM VISION TO MEMORIAL

Our Mission is To build and sustain a 9/11 memorial to remember the victims, honor those who responded, celebrate the resilience of our communities and country, and educate future generations.