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
Jonathan Hyman Tells Story Behind Flag Trees Photograph
June 15, 2015
In October 2001, a Wall Street broker commissioned the painting of maple trees on his property in Newtown, Connecticut to create a living memorial to nine colleagues from the American Stock Exchange, and the son of another, killed at the World Trade Center.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
June 12, 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 Live Talk Series to Feature Special Forces Insider
June 12, 2015
On June 24, a senior member of the United States Special Forces will join Clifford Chanin, 9/11 Memorial Vice-President for Education and Public Programs, in conversation about the unique challenges of fighting terrorism in the next talk in the Heart of the Matter series.
New on View: Youngest 9/11 Victim’s Stuffed Peter Rabbit
June 11, 2015
At two and a half years old, Christine Lee Hanson was the youngest of the eight children who were killed on 9/11, all passengers aboard the aircraft commandeered by terrorists.
Museum Exhibitions Honored with Leadership in History Award
June 10, 2015
On June 4, 2015, the American Association for State and Local History announced it selected the 9/11 Memorial Museum to receive its Leadership in History award.
William Feehan: Remembering a Firefighter Who Held Every Rank
June 9, 2015
This story originally ran on September 17, 2012. We are republishing it as a part of our #FDNY150 tribute in honor of the New York City Fire Department's 150 year anniversary.
A Look at Artifact Conservation
June 5, 2015
The conservation of artifacts is a primary focus for 9/11 Memorial Museum staff. Chief Curator Jan Ramirez describes the methods used as “preventative conservation” to WABC.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
June 5, 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.
9/11 Memorial and Museum Named Among World's Best Landmarks
June 3, 2015
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum is among the world's top landmarks, according to TripAdvisor's 2015 Travelers' Choice Awards. TripAdvisor revealed the winners for both the United States and the world on Tuesday, June 2.