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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the lens: viewing the 9/11 memorial

September 23, 2010

Staff photographer Amy Dreher snaps a lot of pictures at the World Trade Center site, documenting the construction progress of the 9/11 Memorial. Amy also trains her lens on the smaller pieces that may be overlooked with a project of this magnitude. Throu

Audio: Teachers recall evacuating children from public elementary school on 9/11

September 22, 2010

Listen to a group of teachers and administrators recall their experiences evacuating school children from their classrooms at PS 234, a public elementary school located a few blocks from the World Trade Center site in the downtown Manhattan neighborhood o

the Lens: viewing the 9/11 memorial

September 21, 2010

Staff photographer Amy Dreher snaps a lot of pictures at the World Trade Center site, documenting the construction progress of the 9/11 Memorial. Amy also trains her lens on the smaller pieces that may be overlooked with a project of this magnitude. Throu

Children’s response art to 9/11 is part of Memorial Museum’s collection

September 20, 2010

In the fall of 2001, New York University’s Child Study Center embarked on an ambitious project to study children's artwork triggered by 9/11. The artworks culminated in a book by Harry Abrams called  "The Day Our World Changed" and an exhibition that debu

the lens: viewing the 9/11 memorial

September 17, 2010

Staff photographer Amy Dreher snaps a lot of pictures at the World Trade Center site, documenting the construction progress of the 9/11 Memorial. Amy also trains her lens on the smaller pieces that may be overlooked with a project of this magnitude. Throu

MAYOR BLOOMBERG SPEAKS AT U.S. CAPITOL SEPTEMBER 11TH REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY

September 16, 2010

 New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who serves as the board chair of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, delivered the following remarks on the steps of the U.S. Capitol yesterday as part of a September 11th Remembrance Ceremony:"Remember

The 9/11 Memorial needs your help, your vote for $200,000 in crucial funding

September 16, 2010

  We’ve been getting the word out that the 9/11 Memorial has been selected as a candidate to win $200,000 through Members Project from American Express and TakePart. You’ve probably seen our e-mails about this effort, and if you’ve been taking the time

New Yorkers recognize 9/11 response by Helping Arkansas Tornado Survivors Rebuild

September 15, 2010

 A volunteer organization born out of the 9/11 is helping to coordinate one of the largest volunteer service events in Arkansas. Earlier this month, The New York Says Thank You Foundation worked jointly with the Polk County Arkansas Long Term Recovery Com

Video: A time-lapse video shows the frenetic pace of 9/11 Memorial, WTC construction

September 14, 2010

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economyMSNBC produced the above video over a 24-hour period, capturing in time-laspe footage the ongoing construction work of the 9/11 Memorial and other projects planned at the World Trade

vote now to help the 9/11 memorial receive funding

September 13, 2010

Help the 9/11 Memorial receive $200,000 in funding from American Express through the Members Project. Please vote today and spread the word - every vote counts! Learn more >>By 9/11 Memorial Staff