Cavan museum to display 9/11 survivor’s World Trade Center keys
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Hugh Smith, a carpenter originally from Termon, Cavan, Ireland, survived the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and dedicated himself to the recovery effort.
Smith worked on the construction and maintenance of the Twin Towers for 27 years before the terrorist attack. He assisted other survivors immediately after the collapse and then spent months helping with the recovery operation at Ground Zero.
Before his death in April 2025, Smith gifted personal mementos from the World Trade Center to the Cavan County Museum. These items, including keys to the World Trade Center, a hard hat he used during the recovery, and a cross made from the building’s steel, will now be displayed in an exhibition marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.
The exhibition opens to the public on Saturday, following a private ceremony for Smith’s family who traveled from the United States. The Smith family expressed pride that the museum in his home county will permanently commemorate his work and resilience following the attacks, noting his continued connection to Cavan through local radio and newspapers. The Cavan County Museum will display the artefacts to honour Smith’s legacy and remember the victims of 9/11.
