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
Children’s 9/11 Tributes on Display at Flight 93 Memorial
March 9, 2016
Legos locking to form a plane, small toy firetrucks, stuffed animals and other tributes by children are on display at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa., one of the three attack sites on Sept. 11.
Recovered $2 Bill Symbol of Marriage
March 8, 2016
Today, a white rose was placed at the 9/11 Memorial in honor of Robert Gschaar’s birthday. He would have been 70 years old.
Museum Installation Featured Clue on Jeopardy!
March 8, 2016
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum was a featured Jeopardy! clue during its Monday, March 7 episode. Part of the category "Monuments," the clue included a video of game show host Alex Trebek at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
Museum Reaches 5 Million Visitors Milestone
March 7, 2016
In less than two years in operation, the 9/11 Memorial Museum has welcomed more than five million visitors.
Remembering FDNY Hero Battalion Chief Orio J. Palmer
March 2, 2016
Beyond his uncommon odd first name, Battalion 7 Deputy Chief Orio Joseph Palmer was well known in the New York City Fire Department for his dedication and his athletic endeavors. Today, a white rose was placed in his name on the 9/11 Memorial, marking what would have been his 60th birthday.
Jersey City Honors Fallen 9/11 Hero as Part of Women’s History Month
March 1, 2016
Port Authority police Capt. Kathy Mazza, who died while rescuing people on Sept. 11, is being recognized today in the annual Women of Action awards ceremony in Jersey City.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
February 29, 2016
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.
Ceremony Marks 23 Years Since WTC Bombing
February 26, 2016
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum today held a ceremony in commemoration of the 23rd anniversary of the first attack on the World Trade Center that killed six people and injured more than 1,000.
Interactive Timeline Details 1993 WTC Bombing
February 26, 2016
Friday marks the 23rd anniversary of the first attack on the World Trade Center that killed six people. An interactive web timeline features artifacts, oral histories, and archival media of the Feb. 26, 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center.