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
Personal Stories Connect Military Community to 9/11
November 5, 2015
The 9/11 Memorial maintains strong ties with the military community. Ahead of the upcoming five-day Salute to Service in honor of Veterans Day, we highlight two stories from the 9/11 Memorial Museum’s oral history collection.
9/11 Memorial Museum Honors Veterans Day with Salute to Service
November 3, 2015
In honor of Veterans Day, the 9/11 Memorial Museum will pay tribute to veterans during a special five-day Salute to Service from Nov. 7 to Nov. 11.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
November 2, 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.
Upcoming Programs in November at the 9/11 Memorial Museum
October 30, 2015
Fall programs at the 9/11 Memorial Museum have been extremely well received thus far, with appearances from former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and former New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly.
Probies Mark FDNY 150th Anniversary with Memorial Tribute
October 28, 2015
Probationary firefighters Matthew Asaro and Brendan Stackpole laid a wreath at the South Pool of the 9/11 Memorial on Wednesday, where the names of the 343 members of the FDNY who were killed in the line of duty on 9/11 are inscribed.
Microsoft Supports 9/11 Memorial with Technology Grant
October 27, 2015
On Monday, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum accepted a $500,000 in-kind grant from Microsoft to support the nonprofit’s developing technology infrastructure.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
October 26, 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.
Part 2: Student Reflects on 9/11 Museum Ambassador Program
October 23, 2015
A pair of ash-covered shoes with torn soles; a beat-up leather wallet; a charred golden ring. These images are seared in my mind.
9/11 Memorial Honors Slain NYPD Officer Randolph Holder
October 22, 2015
The 9/11 Memorial held a tribute Thursday to honor Randolph Holder, a 33-year-old New York City police officer who was fatally shot in the line of duty in an East Harlem neighborhood.