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
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.
Remembering ‘The Little Chapel That Stood’
November 19, 2015
St. Paul’s Chapel, constructed in 1766, is the oldest church building in Manhattan.
SoulCycle Hosts 3rd Annual 9/11 Memorial Ride to Remember
November 18, 2015
On November 17, the 9/11 Memorial partnered with SoulCycle to host the third annual 9/11 Memorial Ride to Remember.
Young Museum Visitors Create Tributes for Paris
November 17, 2015
Visitors to the 9/11 Memorial Museum’s Education Center on Saturday created heartfelt displays of sympathy as a response to the recent tragedy in Paris, France.