Remnants of steel from the World Trade Center, which was destroyed during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, have been collected and are being stored in an aircraft hangar at New York's JFK International Airport.  These artifacts have been made available to select public entities for the purpose of paying tribute to the civilians and first responders who lost their lives during the attacks.

Manheim Township went through the application process in 2010 in an attempt to receive one of the artifacts for our own memorial.  Thanks in part to cooperation with the New York Port Authority, assistance from Congressman Joe Pitts' office, High Industries, High Steel, and High Transit, on June 21, 2011, the Township's artifact was delivered to the memorial site, located behind the Library on the Overlook Community Campus.  Our steel beam from the World Trade Center is approximately 15 feet long and weighs nearly three tons.

This project is very unique and special and we are hopeful that it will not cost taxpayers any money.  Work being planned so far has been completed through in-kind donations and donated services from local businesses.  An official dedication ceremony and event commemorating the memorial site will be held once the project has been completed.

To view a list of projects planned for the site, click on World Trade Center 9/11 Memorial

If you would like to get involved by making a monetary donation, giving your time, lending your expertise, or donating your company's products or services, please contact Kelly Hummel by email to , or by phone at 717/569-6408, extension 139.

Gratitude is extended to those who have already given so much:

• High Industries
• High Steel
• High Transit
• McCarty and Son
• Rubin Steel
• Troop 84 - St. Peter's Lutheran Church
• Thomas Forsberg
• Horst Group
• CS Davidson
• John and Allison Mingle
• Knights of Columbus
• Neffsville Community Fire Company
• John and Carol Byers
• Linda Alexander
• Edward and Palma Rudzinski
• Doreen Kreiner
• Thomas, Stephanie, Ashley, and Joseph Rudzinski
• Patrick Egan
• Randy Wirth
• Keares Electrical Contracting
• Associated Building Inspections, Inc. - Randy Maurer
• Richard Scott
• Manheim Township Community Life Task Force
• Township staff