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.

Dozens of square tiles that are varying shades of blue are seen up close in Memorial Hall.
Photo by Dan Winters

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Remembering ‘The Little Chapel That Stood’

November 19, 2015

St. Paul’s Chapel, constructed in 1766, is the oldest church building in Manhattan.

SoulCycle Hosts 3rd Annual 9/11 Memorial Ride to Remember

November 18, 2015

On November 17, the 9/11 Memorial partnered with SoulCycle to host the third annual 9/11 Memorial Ride to Remember.

Young Museum Visitors Create Tributes for Paris

November 17, 2015

Visitors to the 9/11 Memorial Museum’s Education Center on Saturday created heartfelt displays of sympathy as a response to the recent tragedy in Paris, France.

9/11 Memorial Tribute Honors Victims of Paris Attacks

November 16, 2015

A tribute in honor of the 129 people who were killed and more than 350 others injured in the terrorist attacks in Paris, France was held on the 9/11 Memorial on Monday.

The Stories They Tell Live Talk to Feature Lady Liberty

November 13, 2015

Before she was installed at the 9/11 Memorial Museum, the artifact known as Lady Liberty had a layered story.

US Veterans Honored with Salute to Service 5-Day Tribute

November 12, 2015

On Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day, Team Red, White and Blue placed yellow roses at the names of those killed on 9/11 who had served in the United States Armed Forces.

Yellow Roses on 9/11 Memorial Pay Tribute on Veterans Day

November 11, 2015

In honor of Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the 9/11 victims who served in the United States military by placing yellow roses in their names at the 9/11 Memorial.

Chief Curator Tells Story Behind ‘Maya’s’ Challenge Coin

November 10, 2015

On May 2, 2011, the 10-year quest to bring al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden to justice ended with the U.S. Navy SEAL’s successful execution of Operation Neptune Spear.

Son of Fallen 9/11 Firefighter Joins Ranks of Father’s First Firehouse

November 9, 2015

On Monday, FDNY probationary firefighter Brendan Stackpole officially joined the firehouse where his late father, Capt. Timothy M. Stackpole, began his FDNY career.

The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

November 9, 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.