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
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.