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
Museum, Google Partner to Launch Installation Honoring Veterans
November 7, 2014
To honor the veterans who fought for our country overseas in the weeks and months after Sept. 11, 2001, the 9/11 Memorial Museum partnered with Google to launch a one-of-a-kind installation, now available in the museum’s Foundation Hall as part of the Salute to Service program.
Students Volunteer to Clean Up Memorial Plaza
November 4, 2014
Thirteen students from Xaverian High School in Brooklyn, along with two from Millennium High School in lower Manhattan, volunteered their time on Saturday morning to cleaning up the 9/11 Memorial plaza.
CBS’ Jim Axelrod’s Visit to Museum Brings Perspective to His Life, Career
October 30, 2014
Like so many Americans, 13 years later, I still have such vivid memories of 9/11. I can tell you about the beautiful, cloudless, high-pressure sky that greeted what looked to be a perfect September Tuesday.
Local Couple Volunteers to Remember 9/11
October 24, 2014
On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Lauren Burns, the daughter of Ellen and Doug Burns, was jogging in lower Manhattan when she witnessed the attacks on the World Trade Center.
9/11 Memorial Museum Launches Tumblr Blog
October 22, 2014
The 9/11 Memorial Museum has launched a Tumblr blog.
Stories & Art Offers Activities for Children, Parents
October 21, 2014
The 9/11 Memorial Museum is launching Stories & Art, a new program for children ages four through 10 and their parents or guardians.
9/11 Eyewitness Takes Time to Volunteer at Memorial
October 6, 2014
On Sept. 11, 2001, Angel Caballero was at his office at Prudential Securities on Water Street, where he worked as a compliance officer.
Flags, Foreign Dignitaries Pay Tribute to International 9/11 Victims
September 29, 2014
Several foreign dignitaries recently visited the 9/11 Memorial Museum as they arrived in the United States for the 69th session of the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly.
College Football Game Dedicated to 9/11 Hero
September 19, 2014
Emotions ran high when Boston College (BC) upset the No. 9 University of Southern California last Saturday in college football.