The Tunnels to Towers Foundation is honoring the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a nationwide tour of an authentic steel beam from the World Trade Center, bringing the artifact to Seattle as part of a 35-city journey across 21 states.
Dubbed “Steel Across America,” the tour aims to educate Americans on the history of 9/11 while bringing communities together. “This journey represents more than remembrance, it’s a bridge between generations,” according to the foundation’s website. “This powerful symbol of reverence and resilience will visit landmark locations, sporting events, and town squares, creating moments of connection for those who lived through 9/11 and educational opportunities for those too young to remember.”
Beginning on May 2 in New York through September 2026, the tour will make stops in major cities including Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where Flight 93 crashed; multiple locations in Florida, Texas, and California; and major metropolitan areas like Chicago, Detroit, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. Seattle is included on the itinerary along with other West Coast cities including San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Salt Lake City.
The tour represents an effort to keep the memory of September 11, 2001, alive for younger generations who have no direct memory of the attacks. The steel beam serves as a tangible connection to the tragedy that killed nearly 3,000 people and reshaped American life. The Tunnels to Towers Foundation, named after Brooklyn firefighter Stephen Siller who died in the attacks, supports first responders and military families.
Specific dates and locations within each city have not been announced. The foundation typically coordinates with local officials and first responder organizations to determine appropriate venues for displaying the artifact and hosting memorial events.
