The Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden, Inc.

The Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden, Inc. is a nonprofit organization associated with the Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden, located in Hanover Square within the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City. This garden serves as a memorial to the victims from the Commonwealth countries who lost their lives during the September 11 attacks in 2001.

History and Design

The garden was originally planned as the British Memorial Garden before being officially named by Prince Harry on May 29, 2009, and later renamed in a rededication ceremony on May 2, 2012. It was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on July 6, 2010[2][4]. The design integrates elements reflecting the geography and flora of the British Isles, with contributions from English landscape designers Julian and Isabel Bannerman, and New York-based garden designers Lynden B. Miller and Ronda Brands[4]. The garden features Morayshire sandstone from Scotland, inscribed with the names of the shires, and includes evergreen shrubs and flowers symbolizing the British Isles and the Commonwealth[4].

Purpose and Partnerships

The garden is managed and supported by St. George's Society of New York, which cares for the well-being of the British and Commonwealth communities in NYC[5]. The garden aims to provide a place for reflection and healing, commemorating the mutual loss shared between the United States and the United Kingdom during the September 11 attacks.

Financial Information

The nonprofit's financial activities are primarily driven by grants and investment income, with recent annual revenues reported in the tens of thousands of dollars[3]. Key personnel include board members and financial officers who contribute on a voluntary basis, reflecting the organization's commitment to its cause without personal compensation[3].