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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Chief Curator Tells Story Behind ‘Maya’s’ Challenge Coin

November 10, 2015

On May 2, 2011, the 10-year quest to bring al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden to justice ended with the U.S. Navy SEAL’s successful execution of Operation Neptune Spear.

Son of Fallen 9/11 Firefighter Joins Ranks of Father’s First Firehouse

November 9, 2015

On Monday, FDNY probationary firefighter Brendan Stackpole officially joined the firehouse where his late father, Capt. Timothy M. Stackpole, began his FDNY career.

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

November 9, 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.

Museum Talks to Highlight WTC Steel Buried in Afghanistan

November 6, 2015

In the days leading up to Veterans Day, visitors to the 9/11 Memorial Museum can make a connection between the longest war in American history and the World Trade Center while honoring our country’s veterans.

Personal Stories Connect Military Community to 9/11

November 5, 2015

The 9/11 Memorial maintains strong ties with the military community. Ahead of the upcoming five-day Salute to Service in honor of Veterans Day, we highlight two stories from the 9/11 Memorial Museum’s oral history collection.

9/11 Memorial Museum Honors Veterans Day with Salute to Service

November 3, 2015

In honor of Veterans Day, the 9/11 Memorial Museum will pay tribute to veterans during a special five-day Salute to Service from Nov. 7 to Nov. 11.

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

November 2, 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.

Upcoming Programs in November at the 9/11 Memorial Museum

October 30, 2015

Fall programs at the 9/11 Memorial Museum have been extremely well received thus far, with appearances from former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and former New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly.

Probies Mark FDNY 150th Anniversary with Memorial Tribute

October 28, 2015

Probationary firefighters Matthew Asaro and Brendan Stackpole laid a wreath at the South Pool of the 9/11 Memorial on Wednesday, where the names of the 343 members of the FDNY who were killed in the line of duty on 9/11 are inscribed.

Microsoft Supports 9/11 Memorial with Technology Grant

October 27, 2015

On Monday, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum accepted a $500,000 in-kind grant from Microsoft to support the nonprofit’s developing technology infrastructure.