Columbus Ohio 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Memorials and Events

The terror attacks of September 11, 2011 in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania changed so many lives in America. Each year, citizens come together to honor those lost and several Central Ohio events are slated for the week leading up to and on the anniversary.

Kevin McGuire 9/11 Memorial Concert
September 11, 2011
Sunday 3 p.m.
$30
Columbus Museum of Art
480 E. Broad St., Columbus
614-221-4848
Kevin McGuire, Broadway star of Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, and The Secret Garden performs with The David Tolley Trio in "A Celebration Of The American Spirit." Proceeds go to the 9/11 memorial fund.

Mozart's Requiem

September 11, 2011
Hours: Sunday 4-6 p.m. Free
Broad Street Presbyterian Church
760 E. Broad St., Columbus
614-221-6552

OHIO INTERFAITH PRAYER SERVICE

Sunday, September 11, 2011
Free
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Ohio Statehouse Atrium
1 Capital Square, Columbus
614-728-4185

The Interfaith Prayer service is designed to "pray for all who are affected, honor the response, promote peace and foster unity." The event is co-sponsored by the Columbus Jewish Federation, Columbus Metropolitan Area Church Council, Council on American Islamic Relations – Ohio, Interfaith, Association of Central Ohio, Ohio Council of Churches and Ohio Jewish Communities.

Columbus GospelFest

September 10, 2011
Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
*3 p.m. 9/11 Memorial program
Free
Genoa Park
Along Washington Blvd., Columbus
614-205-7437
The Columbus GospelFest is a day-long event that includes family activities, merchant fair, wellness fair and a special 9/11 Memorial Program with local officials.

9/11 10th Anniversary Projects

Habitat for Humanity builds, Troop care packages, flag straightening, cops and kids day etc. See link for details.

Ohio 9/11 Memorial Sites

Throughout Ohio there are several permanent 9/11 memorials open to the public. Ohio Wesleyan University Alumni Memorial - Delaware, Ohio A small memorial garden on the Ohio Wesleyan University campus in Delaware, Ohio The memorial is a small garden with a plaque dedicated to three former Ohio Wesleyan University students who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks.

Community Soup Kitchen Mural (Columbus)

South Ohio Avenue Columbus, Ohio