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.

Dozens of square tiles that are varying shades of blue are seen up close in Memorial Hall.
Photo by Dan Winters

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Snow Day

February 1, 2022

Go behind the scenes as our tireless Buildings & Grounds team clears 15 inches of January snow from the Memorial amid freezing temperatures and gusts up to 50 mph. Spoiler alert: there's a dragon involved. 

Behind the Lens: Monolith and Memory

January 28, 2022

Our newly relaunched photo series features selections and guest posts by Jin Lee, our Director of Photography and Videography. 

Professional Development: Foundations of Teaching 9/11

January 25, 2022

Educators, reserve your spot at our upcoming virtual professional development session, “Foundations of Teaching 9/11." It's taking place on Monday, January 31. We look forward to seeing you!

Registration Now Open for 2022 5K

January 21, 2022

See you at the finish line! We're thrilled to announce that registration for our 5K Run/Walk - scheduled to take place in person on April 24 - is officially open! 

A "Guardian Angel" at the Memorial

January 21, 2022

A thank-you note from the brother of 9/11 victim Gary Herold conveys the lasting impact of a brief but special interaction with Memorial security guard Linda Beecher. 

Welcoming Students to the Museum Through Virtual Field Trips

January 13, 2022

Reservations are now open for Spring 2022 virtual field trips! Led by Education staff, these tours allow students to explore the Memorial & Museum no matter where in the world they are. Thanks to public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, New York City classes may participate free of charge. 

A Care Package of Smiles from Texas

January 11, 2022

Fifth-graders in Texas sent us a very special care package after learning about September 11 and its ongoing impact. Their teacher Emily Gardner spoke to us about the importance of this lesson, both historically and emotionally. 

The Crystal Ball of Hope

December 31, 2021

We look back on the very special crystal ball that came to define the 2001 New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square, and which is now part of the Museum's collection. 

Ephemera: "Faces of Ground Zero"

December 30, 2021

The third guest post by collector Michael Ragsdale, who focuses on New York City event-specific ephemera from the period following September 11, features the brochure from the 2002 Rockefeller Center exhibit "Faces of Ground Zero." 

Ephemera: Sustaining Our Healing Spirit

December 27, 2021

We continue our series of guest posts by collector Michael Ragsdale, who focuses on New York City event-specific ephemera from the period following September 11. In this second installment, Ragsdale shares the story behind an autographed flyer for a talk given by Carl Hammerschlag, MD.