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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NJ Students Experience Museum, Memorial on Youth Tour

August 19, 2015

A group of Paterson, NJ school children experienced the 9/11 Memorial Museum on an impactful youth tour on Tuesday, August 18.

NJ.com: Act Proposes National Recognition, Federal Funding of 9/11 Memorial

August 18, 2015

Recently, legislation was introduced by Republican Congressman Tom MacArthur with the aim of enabling the federal government to help fund the 9/11 Memorial plaza.

The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

August 17, 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.

Artifacts Tell Story of a Life Dedicated to Service

August 14, 2015

Flying was a second career for Alfred Gilles Padre Joseph Marchand. Before becoming a United Airlines flight attendant, he served 21 years as a police officer for the New Mexico Department of Public Safety, working his way up the ranks and retiring as a lieutenant. The 9/11 Memorial Museum curators installed the lieutenant’s cap and service pins he wore in the museum’s memorial exhibition.

Working at 9/11 Memorial: Through the Eyes of an Events Intern

August 13, 2015

Sure, waking up each weekday morning to catch the 7:29 a.m. train to Hoboken, NJ to then transfer to the PATH train bound for the World Trade Center isn’t a thrilling adventure.

9/11 Memorial Interpretive Guide Shares Memorable Moments

August 12, 2015

“Where were you on 9/11?” That question is often posed at the end of my guided 9/11 Memorial tours.

The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

August 10, 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.

Honoring Purple Heart Day at 9/11 Memorial

August 7, 2015

August 7 marks Purple Heart Day, commemorating the establishment of the Badge of Military Merit by George Washington in 1782.

9/11 Artifact Tells Story of Sister’s Survival, Other’s Sacrifice

August 6, 2015

Every September, Wendy Wakeford organized a family apple picking-trip to celebrate her belated birthday, August 6, and the September birthday of her sister Ada Rosario Dolch.

The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

August 3, 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.