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.

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Survivor Tree Inspires Messages of Hope

October 14, 2022

Our Art Cart invites summer visitors to leave a message of hope at the Survivor Tree, but the activity is one that can be completed at home any time of the year, just with just as much meaning.

An Intern Reflects: Pace University, the WTC, and 9/11

October 12, 2022

A 9/11 Memorial & Museum intern shares the findings of a research project she conducted while working with our Government & Community Affairs team, highlighting the connection between the Museum, the World Trade Center, and Pace University, where she attends college.

21st Anniversary Commemoration Highlights

September 29, 2022

Highlights from the 21st anniversary commemoration remind us that from New York City to Japan, people across the country and around the world come together to help preserve the legacy of September 11 and ensure that we never forget. 

Rescue & Recovery: In Their Own Voices With Dr. Kerry Kelly

September 27, 2022

The September edition of our "In Their Own Voices" Q&A series, which highlights the diversity and previously unimaginable undertaking of the 9/11 rescue and recovery community, features Dr. Kerry Kelly, the FDNY's Chief Medical Officer the day of the attacks and in their aftermath. 

Plan a 21st Anniversary Commemoration

September 9, 2022

As we head into the 21st anniversary weekend, explore ideas for commemorating in whatever way works best for you. Help us fulfill our collective promise to never forget. 

Join the Conversation: 9/11 Memorial & Museum Anniversary in the Schools

September 1, 2022

In her guest post, Education Specialist Nicole Torres goes behind-the-scenes at our annual Anniversary in the Schools live chat and talks about why answering students' and teachers' questions means so much to her. 

Rescue & Recovery: In Their Own Voices with Bridget Gormley

August 29, 2022

Our ongoing Q&A series "In Their Own Voices" — created to highlight the diversity and previously unimaginable undertaking of the 9/11 rescue and recovery community — continues this month with filmmaker and advocate Bridget Gormley, whose firefighter father William (Billy) died in 2017 from lung and bladder cancer caused by exposure to toxins at at Ground Zero. 

British Victim Advocate Who Survived Terrorist Attack Takes Inspiration from 9/11 Community

August 21, 2022

After the 2017 Westminster Bridge terrorist attack in London left him seriously injured, Travis Frain became an advocate for victims of similar past — and future — acts of violence. In this guest blog post, he explains how terrorism reshaped his perspectives and the ways the 9/11 community inspires his advocacy works.

Preschoolers on 9/11, Now Guides, Reflect on Meaning of "Never Forget"

August 11, 2022

Just four years old on September 11th, Kerry Pfaff and Ella Hester are now interpretive guides at the Memorial & Museum. Ahead of the 21st anniversary, they spoke to each other about what "Never Forget" means to them.

Rookie and Teddy: The Furry Staff Members Keeping This Site Safe

August 8, 2022

Visitors to the Memorial & Museum are in good "paws" with K9 team members like Rookie and Teddy on the job.