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 story of the 12 black firefighters who sacrificed their lives on 9/11 is deeply connected to that of the Vulcan Society, and dates all the way back to 1898.
On Four Chaplains Day, we remember the bravery and unifying presence of Bill Barton, Disaster Chaplain at the Pentagon and Ground Zero, who illuminated the dark days after 9/11 with hope and strength.
Go behind the scenes as our tireless Buildings & Grounds team clears 15 inches of January snow from the Memorial amid freezing temperatures and gusts up to 50 mph. Spoiler alert: there's a dragon involved.
Our newly relaunched photo series features selections and guest posts by Jin Lee, our Director of Photography and Videography.
Educators, reserve your spot at our upcoming virtual professional development session, “Foundations of Teaching 9/11." It's taking place on Monday, January 31. We look forward to seeing you!
See you at the finish line! We're thrilled to announce that registration for our 5K Run/Walk - scheduled to take place in person on April 24 - is officially open!
A thank-you note from the brother of 9/11 victim Gary Herold conveys the lasting impact of a brief but special interaction with Memorial security guard Linda Beecher.
Reservations are now open for Spring 2022 virtual field trips! Led by Education staff, these tours allow students to explore the Memorial & Museum no matter where in the world they are. Thanks to public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, New York City classes may participate free of charge.
Fifth-graders in Texas sent us a very special care package after learning about September 11 and its ongoing impact. Their teacher Emily Gardner spoke to us about the importance of this lesson, both historically and emotionally.
We look back on the very special crystal ball that came to define the 2001 New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square, and which is now part of the Museum's collection.
