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
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
April 16, 2019
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.
A Mother-Daughter Volunteer Team Reflects on Their 9/11 Experiences
April 12, 2019
In honor of our annual Volunteer Week at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, we are publishing firsthand accounts from a mother and daughter who volunteer at the Museum.
Bernie Williams Speaks, Performs in a Program at the 9/11 Memorial Museum
April 12, 2019
Speaking to a packed auditorium, Williams reflected on his career with the Yankees, the 2001 seven-game World Series with the Arizona Diamondbacks, President Bush’s famous first pitch and what it meant for the Yankees to become “America’s Team.”
Discussing the Post-9/11 Legacy and Future of NATO at the 9/11 Memorial Museum
April 10, 2019
Last week, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO R. Nicholas Burns and former Deputy Secretary General of NATO Alexander Vershbow participated in a public program at the 9/11 Memorial Museum to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the NATO treaty’s signing.
Father and Son Reflect on Their Volunteer Experiences at the 9/11 Memorial
April 10, 2019
In honor of our annual Volunteer Week at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, we are publishing firsthand accounts from a father and son who volunteer at the Museum.
Monoliths Installed on 9/11 Memorial Glade
April 8, 2019
Over the weekend, six multiton granite monoliths were installed on the 9/11 Memorial as the essential centerpiece of the 9/11 Memorial Glade. The Glade will honor those who are sick or who have died from 9/11-related illnesses caused by exposure to toxins in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.
Tribeca Film Festival Partners with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum 5K Run/Walk and Community Day
April 8, 2019
Register for the 9/11 Memorial & Museum 5K Run/Walk by April 12, for a chance to win two VIP Tribeca Film Festival passes.
Stone Monoliths To Be Installed on 9/11 Memorial Glade This Weekend
April 5, 2019
Saturday, April 6, marks a significant milestone in the 9/11 Memorial Glade’s construction when the pathway’s six stone monoliths will be installed.
Commemorating the Anniversary of the Dedication of the Twin Towers
April 4, 2019
On this day in 1973, the World Trade Center was dedicated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony.