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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Ada Dolch was a New York City educator who helped get her students and fellow staff to safety on the morning of September 11. She lost her sister, Wendy, in the attacks. This Teacher Appreciation Week, we are proud to share Dolch's story.
With the 20th anniversary of the formal end of rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero approaching, we're highlighting the stories of those most directly involved and impacted. Here, to mark National Correctional Officers Week, NYC DOC officer Philip Rizzo answers a Q&A.
Thank you to everyone who ran, walked, fundraised, and volunteered at our 2022 5K. This year's event was a huge success and a wonderful show of community — your efforts help ensure the Memorial & Museum remains a sacred place of remembrance, reflection, and learning.
Earth Day inspires us to make the planet a better place. Read about the ways one high school in Queens is doing just that by caring for Survivor Tree seedlings and in turn helping us carry out our mission.
Where do members of our staff volunteer? What causes are near and dear to our hearts? We asked colleagues to tell us about the special work they do outside of the Memorial & Museum. Today we're featuring Ron Kirk, Vice President/Controller, Finance, and the LEAGUE FOUNDATION.
Meredith Ketchmark, Assistant Manager of Youth & Family Programs here, tells us about the organization for which she volunteers, and why its mission — building mental health awareness and preventing suicide — strikes a chord with her.
The 2022 5K is coming up this Sunday, the 24th, in person! Nykiah Morgan, whose mother Dorothy died on 9/11, talks about the loss of her mom and why she's running this meaningful race.
Stephen Walsh survived 9/11 after a harrowing ordeal, but lost many friends and colleagues that day. With the 5K fast approaching, he's sharing the reason he runs and why the event is so meaningful.
Katharine McDonnell was a third grader when she lost her father, NYPD ESS member Brian Grady, on 9/11. She's participating in our 5K this weekend to honor his memory. Here, she tells us a little more about why the event is important to her.
This National Volunteer Week, meet some of the incredible Museum volunteers who shape visitors' experiences and keep this special place of remembrance a sacred site.
