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.

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Museum Honors National Volunteer Week

April 12, 2015

The 9/11 Memorial will honor National Volunteer Week with an information table on the Memorial plaza, live talks given by Museum docents and special activities for our volunteers.

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.