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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Holiday Ornament Recovered at Ground Zero Donated to Museum

December 11, 2015

Steve Steo, an NYPD Detective with the 75th Precinct in Brooklyn, New York, reported to ground zero on Sept. 12, 2001 to aid in the search and rescue of survivors after the 9/11 attacks.

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.