25 Years After 9/11: Lessons in Leadership, Resilience and Finding Our Better Angels

On September 29, 2026, Ford’s Theatre presents a special 25th-anniversary conversation exploring the leadership and courage that emerged in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. The program brings together special guests to examine the decisions that shaped the nation’s response, from the immediate actions of first responders and public officials to the broader mobilization of communities and military forces, and the long-term work of healing, remembrance, and resilience. Panelists will reflect on how leaders inspire hope when words are not enough, what it takes to unite a country during crisis, and how the lessons of 9/11 can be preserved for generations who did not experience the day firsthand.

When: September 29, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.

Venue: Ford’s Theatre, Washington, D.C.

Tickets: Free and in person.

Registration: Advance registration is required through Ford’s Theatre.

Accessibility: The program is accessible.

Guests: The event features special guests who will join the conversation; no specific names are listed on the event page.

Note: This program is part of the Come From Away performances and public programs at Ford’s Theatre, generously underwritten by the Come From Away Commemorative Committee, with honorary chairs President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush, and committee chairs Anita and Tim McBride.