Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau: 9/11 Memorial Trail Right Here In Athens, Georgia

Press release from the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau:

Aug. 31, 2021

Those looking for a way to reflect and remember the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks have a meaningful spot to visit right here in Athens, Georgia. It is a difficult day for the entire nation as we join together to mourn those who lost their lives. Artist Bob Hart has created a 9/11 memorial trail on his property in eastern Clarke County, just 9 miles from downtown.

Bob Hart, a former technology professor at the University of Georgia, visited New York City and the site of the Twin Towers crash the month after the attack. At that time, he became determined to create a memorial. Over the next several months, with the help of his wife, friends, community members and fellow artists, he developed the 300-yard memorial trail. The wooded terrain is a serene setting to take in the symbolism of each of the art installations.

Journalist Christine Tibbetts visited the memorial and described her experience in a 2014 edition of Georgia Connector:

The 9/11 memorial is open daily to the public with no fee at 320 Morton Farm Lane, Athens. Take a minute to stop by to reflect and observe a moment of silence in honor of those who lost their lives 20 years ago. For more information about the trail and an online tour, visit Bob Hart's website.

All Photos by Bob Hart

• ATHENS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
• 300 N THOMAS ST, ATHENS, GA 30601
• 706.357.4430

This press release was produced by the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau. The views expressed here are the author’s own.