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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
Shoes Symbolize Acts of Compassion During 9/11 Evacuations
April 10, 2015
The 9/11 Memorial Museum recently acquired a new pair of men’s shoes for its permanent collection. The brown oxford shoes were donated by Freg Segro, a consulting IT recruiter and survivor of the 9/11 attacks.
New Guided Tour Offered at Memorial
April 9, 2015
Beginning April 21, 2015, a new 45-minute guided tour will be offered at the 9/11 Memorial.
Article Highlights Dedication, Significance of Original WTC
April 8, 2015
The New York Daily News has republished on its website the original April 5, 1973 article that covered the formal dedication of the World Trade Center the previous day.
Social Media Followers Share Memories of Twin Towers
April 6, 2015
In honor of the 42nd anniversary of the opening of the original World Trade Center on April 4, 1973, we asked our Facebook, Google+ and Tumblr followers what they remember about their visits to the WTC before the attacks of September 11, 2001.
Today Marks 42nd Anniversary of WTC Dedication
April 4, 2015
The dedication of the original World Trade Center took place 42 years ago today, on April 4, 1973.
Terror in Middle East is Explored in Live Talk
April 3, 2015
The fighting and terror ravaging parts of the Middle East will be the focus of the second talk in a recently launched 9/11 Memorial Museum monthly series titled “The Heart of the Matter.”
Ship Found at WTC Site to Be Displayed in Albany
April 3, 2015
An 18th-century wooden ship that was unearthed during the excavation of the World Trade Center site will now travel to Albany to be displayed at the New York State Museum, The New York Times reported earlier this week.
Publications List Memorial as ‘Must-See’ Destination
April 1, 2015
News and travel outlets recently named the 9/11 Memorial and Museum as a “must-see” U.S. destination.
Firefighters Reflect on Creation of NYC Stair Climb
March 31, 2015
Firefighters Chris Barber and John Mills, both located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, are the founders of the New York City Firefighter Stair Climb, a newly created annual event held for the first time on March 16, 2015.