On April 19, 1995, a bomb concealed in a rented moving truck shattered the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City, killing 168 people and injuring more than 500 others. It was the deadliest act of terrorism on U.S. soil up to that time, but another legacy also emerged from the tragedy – one about strength, hope and a commitment to work for peace and civility.

That's the mission behind the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. A tribute to those whose lives were lost or forever changed, a 3.3-acre outdoor memorial on the site is a place of contemplation and serenity.

Next to the memorial, a 50,000-square-foot interactive learning museum tells the story of the tragedy and its aftermath. It is an extraordinarily moving, but ultimately hopeful, experience that draws visitors from all 50 states each month – and last year welcomed visitors from 97 countries. For more information, go to http://www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org.