Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial

The Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial is at 32 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, Connecticut 06482.

When traveling east on Riverside Road, its entrance is the fifth driveway on the right past our main station (18-20 Riverside Road). 

The memorial opened on Sunday, November 20, 2022, and honors the 6 female educators and 20 children who died on Friday, December 14, 2012, at Sandy Hook Elementary School. 

In season, it is open daily from dawn to dusk. It will be closed during the winter months. 

Memorial Etiquette

In September 2022, the Newtown Board of Selectmen approved some guidelines and etiquette that all visitors are being asked to honor, including the following: 

Dogs are not allowed at the property. 

Please do not climb on, or throw anything into the water feature.

Please be respectful of the landscaping; walk only on paths and leave all plantings, including flowers, undisturbed.

Children must be supervised at all times.

Any items left behind will be removed and disposed of on a daily basis. Please leave only your thoughts.

Gates will be closed and locked at sunset.

And, security cameras are in use.

Read more here: Selectmen Endorse Sandy Hook Memorial Safety Rules 

and here: Survivors, Responders, Volunteers, Officials Gather To Open Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial