Alcatraz East Crime Museum – 9/11 FORENSICS AT GROUND ZERO

September 11^th marks the 25^th anniversary of the deadliest attack in United States History. The coordinated attacks against the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and the crash of Flight 93 will be the focus of a new temporary exhibit at Alcatraz East Crime Museum.

One of the most devastating attacks on American soil, the losses that occurred on September 11, 2001, will be the focus of the new temporary exhibit that will be ondisplay for the next year. The exhibit will look at what led up to the attacks, al-Qaeda, the intelligence challenges surrounding that day, the lives lost, and the aftermath for the American people. Objects that will be on display in the exhibit include Ranger Firemaster Boots, a Rob O’Neil signed “Never Forget” trading card, and a 9/11 DMORT Uniform.

Throughout the month of September 2026, there will also be a special film shown that is included with the general admission ticket. The Federal Bureau of Investigation film focuses on the investigation of Flight 93, which was hijacked by terrorists and then crashed into a field in Pennsylvania when passengers fought back against the hijackers.

FORENSICS AT GROUND ZERO: DISASTER RESPONSE AFTER SEPTEMBER 11TH

Sevier County native Arthur Bohanan will share his firsthand experiences as part of the forensic team that identified human remains at the World Trade Center after the September 11^th attacks. He will share his personal feelings on those difficult days, and how the hazardous conditions at Ground Zero have since affected the lives of responders.

Event Date:
Saturday, September 12
*Please note seating is limited, first come first serve.*

Speaking Times:
12:00pm – 12:30pm
1:30pm – 2:00pm

Cost:
Included with Museum Admission.

Arthur M. Bohanan is a sixth-generation Sevier County native andwas one of the first six responders from Tennessee to go to Ground Zero. A Certified Latent Print Examiner and Senior Forensic Examiner, Art and his team were tasked with recovering and identifying victims of the World Trade Center attacks. Throughout his career, he worked with the Knoxville Police Department while developing additional forensic techniques that researchers continue to use today.