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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Photographer Tells Story Behind Mobile Memorial "Johnny’s Hot Dog Truck"

July 24, 2015

Hot dog stands, food trucks and street cart vendors are all part of New York City’s vibrant landscape.

Teen Granted Wish to Visit NYC, 9/11 Memorial Museum

July 22, 2015

As a 9/11 Memorial Museum employee and a 9/11 family member, some of my most fulfilling moments have been watching visitors discover a connection to and a compassion for those affected by the events of Sept. 11, 2001.

Educators Learn 9/11 Teaching Strategies at Gilder Lehrman Institute Seminar

July 20, 2015

Teachers are often challenged by how to approach educating students about the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

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

July 17, 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.

New on View: A Firefighter’s Appalachian Trail Guidebook

July 17, 2015

As the summer season nears its peak many will hike the Appalachian Trail, a footpath which extends 2,180 miles along the Appalachian Mountain range between Georgia and Maine.

Honoring a Fallen Responder and his Father's Devotion

July 15, 2015

Today, 9/11 Memorial staff placed a white rose in the name of Jonathan Lee Ielpi on the bronze parapets of the south pool in honor of his birthday.

Stories & Art Program Features “The Giving Tree”

July 14, 2015

This Friday, as part of the Stories & Art education program, the 9/11 Memorial Museum welcomes a special guest to read “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein and to discuss its parallels to the story of 9/11, specifically the story of the Survivor Tree.

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

July 11, 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.

NewYork.com: 'Memorial Tour with Museum Admission'

July 9, 2015

Tickets are now available on NewYork.com for the official 9/11 Memorial Guided Tour, which also includes admission to the 9/11 Memorial Museum.

A Standout Among a Firefighting Legacy Teeming with Courage

July 8, 2015

Fire Chief Peter J. Ganci Jr. ended up beneath the rubble of the fallen tower, his emergency radio busted in the collapse.