In 2005, StoryCorps began a special initiative to honor and remember the stories and people affected by the events of September 11, 2001. We’re recording the stories of survivors, firefighters, police officers, rescue workers, witnesses, volunteers or anyone closely impacted by September 11th in order to preserve their extraordinary personal experiences for history.
StoryCorps is also partnering with the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center to collect the life stories of those who were lost on September 11th by inviting family members, friends, and coworkers to share and record memories of their loved ones. The recordings will memorialize and celebrate the lives they lived.
All interviews collected as part of this initiative will be housed in the Library of Congress, and in a special collection at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, preserving these powerful and important stories for future generations.
“He was tough on the outside—big, big, soft guy on the inside.”
Bob Carberry (L) and John Cullen (R) remember their fellow firefighter, Lieutenant Steven Bates, who died on September 11, 2001.
Recorded in New York, NY
Listen to more of the stories we’ve collected through the initiative.
Record your story as part of the September 11th Initiative.
Whether you are remembering a loved one or telling your own story about the events of September 11th, StoryCorps is here to help. Families and survivors describe their StoryCorps session as a loving and supportive way to celebrate life. All participants in the September 11th Initiative receive priority access to reservations and special support from staff, so please be sure to indicate that your interview is part of the initiative when making a reservation.
Bring the September 11th Initiative to your community
If your company or organization has members who were affected by September 11th, StoryCorps can help preserve these important stories. A StoryCorps interview is a meaningful opportunity for reflection and remembrance. Find out more about our services and resources and how to partner with us.
Contact Us
E-mail us at sept11@storycorps.net or call 646-723-7020 ext. 39.
Visit the September 11th Initiative Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more about the initiative and the interview process. To learn more about StoryCorps as an organization, please visit our StoryCorps FAQ page.
Resources for participants and Community Partners
View our suggested questions to help prepare for your September 11th Initiative interview.
Read what people are saying about the initiative.
Listen to Dave Isay on the Brian Lehrer Show on the 5th Anniversary of September 11th.
The September 11th Initiative is done in partnership with the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center
