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.

Dozens of square tiles that are varying shades of blue are seen up close in Memorial Hall.
Photo by Dan Winters

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Working at 9/11 Memorial: Through the Eyes of an Events Intern

August 13, 2015

Sure, waking up each weekday morning to catch the 7:29 a.m. train to Hoboken, NJ to then transfer to the PATH train bound for the World Trade Center isn’t a thrilling adventure.

9/11 Memorial Interpretive Guide Shares Memorable Moments

August 12, 2015

“Where were you on 9/11?” That question is often posed at the end of my guided 9/11 Memorial tours.

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

August 10, 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.

Honoring Purple Heart Day at 9/11 Memorial

August 7, 2015

August 7 marks Purple Heart Day, commemorating the establishment of the Badge of Military Merit by George Washington in 1782.

9/11 Artifact Tells Story of Sister’s Survival, Other’s Sacrifice

August 6, 2015

Every September, Wendy Wakeford organized a family apple picking-trip to celebrate her belated birthday, August 6, and the September birthday of her sister Ada Rosario Dolch.

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

August 3, 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.

Curator Tells Story Behind FDNY ‘Dream Bike’ Memorial

July 31, 2015

At 27 years old, Gerard Baptiste, a firefighter with New York City Fire Department, Ladder 9, developed an interest in motorcycles.

Woman Who Lost Father Now Helping Others With Tuesday's Children

July 30, 2015

When Mijal Tenenbaum was just three months old, her father was killed in the 1994 bombing in Argentina that killed 85 people and injured hundreds.

9/11 Memorial Museum A ‘Must-See’ NYC Attraction

July 28, 2015

Recently, travel blogs and websites, such as NYCGo.com and Where Traveler, have highlighted the 9/11 Memorial and Museum as one of the top attractions to see in New York City.

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

July 27, 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.