America's 9/11 Living Classroom is a traveling exhibit that will tell the story of the worst terrorist attack on American soil that unfolded on Tuesday September 11th 2001, beginning at 8:46am.
"Preserving the Past - Educating the Future"
Our Mission is too inspire the next generation of American HEROES by sharing the stories of;
COURAGE
SURVIVAL
HEROISM
DETERMINATION
FAITH
COMPASSION
HOPE
PATRIOTISM
and HUMANITY
Included in the exhibit will be the 9/11 time-line, crash site artifacts and personnel belongings of those lost on 9/11 and in the global war on terrorism.
The "Classroom" opened to the public on Sunday September 12th 2021 in Middle River MD. In the four days that it was open with limited hours over 350 visitors explored the exhibit. We shared over forty stories from both 9/11 and the global war against terrorism.
As part of the war exhibit we featured stories of service and sacrifice of Marine LCpl. Norman "Wally" Anderson, III KIA 10/19/05 Iraq, Marine Captain Jesse Melton, III KIA 9/9/08, Army Captain Sara Knutson Cullen, Army (MDNG) Major Robert Marchanti, III,
Marine Sgt. Michael Heede, Jr., Army Pvt. Nicholas B. Spry,
Army SSgt. Travis Mills, Navy (SEAL) Jason Redman
Army SSgt. Christopher Swanson
Norm's Purple Heart | ![]() |
Norm in Afghanistan |
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Norm's Bronze Star with Valor |
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Norm's boots from Afghanistan |
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Norm's dress blue jacket that he was married in |
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Norm's Global War on Terrorism Medal |
We would like to say THANK YOU to
St. John's Properties for partnering with us and providing us with warehouse space to set up and design the layout of the 'Classroom"
What will it take to ensure that WE NEVER FORGET?
Phase 1: Exhibit displays and artifacts $37,000.00 COMPLETE
Phase 2: expanding the 9/11 & Global War exhibits $10,000.00
Phase 3: expanding to include the new "Price of Freedom" exhibit $18,000.00
Phase 4: 1 cargo trailer $20,000.00
Phase 5: Trucks and custom wraps $87,500.00
Total: 172,500.00
How can you help?
We are offering 5 levels of support though individual and corporate sponsorship's
Patriot: $15,000.00
Eagle: $10,000.00
Red: $7,500.00
White: $5,000.00
Blue: $2,500.00
Other ways of support...
all donations of any amount is greatly appreciated
host a fund raising event
join us for the 9/11 Patriot Day Ride
purchase merchandise
To learn more on how you can Preserve the Past while Educating the Future please contact us at 410-908-3784 or hopeandpeace13@comcast.net
WE are looking for artifacts from all 3 sites and personal stories and belongings from both 9/11 and the war, if you would like to loan or donate an item or collection please message us at hopeandpeace13@comcast.net