New York City Fire Museum Dedicates Survivor Tree From 9/11 Memorial and Museum

June 18, 2019

The New York City Fire Museum, representatives from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, and representatives from the John Bowne High School in Queens will dedicate a Survivor Tree at the NYC Fire Museum on Wednesday, June 19 – 9 a.m. at 278 Spring Street, Manhattan.

A Callery pear tree became known as the "Survivor Tree" after surviving the September 11, 2001 terror attacks at the World Trade Center. In October 2001, the tree was discovered at Ground Zero severely damaged, with snapped roots, and burned and broken branches. The tree was removed from the rubble and placed in the care of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. After its recovery and rehabilitation, the tree was returned to the Memorial in 2010.

Each year, the 9/11 Memorial gives seedlings from the Survivor Tree to three communities that have endured tragedy in recent years. The Survivor Tree seedling program was launched on September 11, 2013, in partnership with Bartlett Tree Experts, of Stamford, CT, and John Bowne High School in Queens.

In 2016, the FDNY Foundation presented the Chief William M. Feehan Fire Safety Education Award to John Bowne High School for their commitment to the Survivor Tree Program.

For more information on the Survivor Tree Seedling Program, visit: 911memorial.org

For more information on the NYC Fire Museum, visit: nycfiremuseum.org