Hurleyville 9/11 Survivor Trees

Three Trees

In 2018 The Hurleyville Arts Centre had the honor of receiving 3 Callery Pear Survivor saplings to plant in Hurleyville NY. The community came together to honor First Responders, Survivors and The Arts. We are pleased to announce that due to the loving care of our community the trees survived their first winter. We invite you to visit the trees on Wednesday September 11 to honor the strength and courage of all survivors.

“A Callery pear tree became known as the “Survivor Tree” after enduring 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. New, smooth limbs extended from the gnarled stumps, creating a visible demarcation between the tree’s past and present. Today, the tree stands as a living reminder of resilience, survival and rebirth.

The Survivor Tree seedling program was launched on September 11, 2013, by the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in partnership with Bartlett Tree Experts, of Stamford, Conn., and John Bowne High School in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens.” https://www.911memorial.org/survivor-tree

The Hurleyville Arts Centre has the honor of receiving 3 Callery Pear Survivor saplings to plant in Hurleyville NY.

The three survivor trees…

• Commemorate  the day all of our lives were forever changed Sept.11, 2001.
• Honor the bravery of the thousands of First Responders.
• Stand as a living reminder of resilience, survival and rebirth through community, courageous actions and the Arts.

Why the Arts?

Art creates shared experiences and unites the global to the local.  Whether through joy and wonder or conversation and disbelief Art has the unifying power to ignite action and friendship.