The MEMO Blog
The official blog of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum features stories of commemoration and memorialization, and information on our public programs, special events, and ways to get involved.
Latest Posts
New on View: A Firefighter’s Appalachian Trail Guidebook
July 17, 2015
As the summer season nears its peak many will hike the Appalachian Trail, a footpath which extends 2,180 miles along the Appalachian Mountain range between Georgia and Maine.
Honoring a Fallen Responder and his Father's Devotion
July 15, 2015
Today, 9/11 Memorial staff placed a white rose in the name of Jonathan Lee Ielpi on the bronze parapets of the south pool in honor of his birthday.
Stories & Art Program Features “The Giving Tree”
July 14, 2015
This Friday, as part of the Stories & Art education program, the 9/11 Memorial Museum welcomes a special guest to read “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein and to discuss its parallels to the story of 9/11, specifically the story of the Survivor Tree.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
July 11, 2015
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum is a photography series devoted to documenting moments big and small that unfold at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
NewYork.com: 'Memorial Tour with Museum Admission'
July 9, 2015
Tickets are now available on NewYork.com for the official 9/11 Memorial Guided Tour, which also includes admission to the 9/11 Memorial Museum.
A Standout Among a Firefighting Legacy Teeming with Courage
July 8, 2015
Fire Chief Peter J. Ganci Jr. ended up beneath the rubble of the fallen tower, his emergency radio busted in the collapse.
London Marks 10th Anniversary of 7/7 Terrorist Attacks
July 7, 2015
Britain observed a moment of silence today, marking the 10th anniversary of the London terror bombings that killed 52 people and injured hundreds.
Teaching Children About 9/11 Through Art Activities
July 6, 2015
Understanding the events of 9/11 can be difficult to grasp for anyone, especially young children.
Place a Flag on the 9/11 Memorial on Fourth of July
July 2, 2015
The 9/11 Memorial invites visitors to join in celebration of the Fourth of July by placing an American flag in the parapets of the memorial pools.