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
Brazilian 9/11 Survivor Inspired to Tell Story
December 9, 2015
Adriana Maluendas has recently opened up about her story of survival from the World Trade Center Marriott on 9/11. She says it was an invitation to the 9/11 Memorial Museum dedication ceremony on May 15, 2014 which led to her breakthrough.
Exploring Ongoing Health Impacts of 9/11
December 8, 2015
Update (12/10): In recent days the potential reauthorization of the Zadroga Act, which would provide permanent funding for health care programs treating those affected by the 9/11 events, has been in the national spotlight.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
December 7, 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.
9/11 Memorial Security Guard Donates Original WTC Security Blazer
December 4, 2015
Before joining the security team at the 9/11 Memorial Museum, Mary Santos worked as a security guard for Summit Security at the Twin Towers.
Talking to Kids About Tragedy
December 3, 2015
In the wake of the attacks in Paris, France, conversations around how to explain acts of terrorism to children have undoubtedly picked up in many classrooms.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
November 30, 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.
Thanksgiving Message to the ‘Real Heroes’
November 25, 2015
The rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero were a nonstop operation for nine months. It took that time to remove about 1.8 million tons of material from the World Trade Center site.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
November 23, 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.
City Loses a Man that Helped to Shape its Future
November 20, 2015
John E. Zuccotti, distinguished New York City and federal government leader, has died at age 78.