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Opening Reception: 9/11 Memorial

The Suffolk County Historical Society will present a September 11th Memorial Exhibit, in collaboration with the Riverhead Free Library. There will be an opening reception on Friday, Sept. 9.

The exhibit explores the history of the Twin Towers, and also features interpretive artworks in a range of mediums by artists Lance Corey, George D'Amato, Mare Dianora, Gary Jacquemin Leonardo Liguori, Kevin O'Connell, Mary Carlson and J. Lee Elsbree.

The exhibit features a striking three-dimensional steel sculpture of the Twin Towers by Long Island sculptor David T. Haussler.

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The Riverhead Library has collaborated with the Suffolk County Historical Society to document the September 11th memories and experiences of Riverhead residents in a special oral history project. Selections will be on view as part of the exhibit. Special book projects from the Library's Teen Loft and children's group will also be featured.

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