117: The Boston Marathon Bombing
April 14, 2023- July 7, 2023
On April 15, 2013, brothers Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev brought terror to the world’s oldest annual marathon. The 117th Boston Marathon ended in tragedy as two homemade, pressure cooker bombs detonated near the finish line, sparking panic and fear among the gathered crowds. It was the first major terrorist attack on American soil since the September 11, 2001 attacks. Three individuals lost their lives and there were over 260 injuries, many of which required the amputation of limbs.
This temporary exhibit will look into the events that transpired on April 15, 2013, honor those who lost their lives, and reflect on the continued aftermath of the tragedy 10 years after that fateful spring day.
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