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.

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The Lens: Viewing the 9/11 Memorial

November 28, 2011

Staff photographer Amy Dreher snaps a lot of pictures at the World Trade Center site, documenting the construction progress. Amy also trains her lens on the smaller pieces that may be overlooked with a project of this magnitude. Through “The Lens: Viewing

Sincerely Thank You

November 24, 2011

We have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. The 9/11 Memorial was dedicated this September for the families of those who were lost, and people from across the country and around the globe are now able to pay their respects at the World Trade Cente

A Tribute to PAPD K-9 Officer Sirius

November 17, 2011

On September 11, 2001, Port Authority Police Department Lt. David Lim was in the basement below the World Trade Center's South Tower with his K-9 partner Sirius when he felt the building violently tremble. Feeling duty-bound to assist potentially injured

Half a Million Visitors. Half a Million Memories. (Updated)

November 16, 2011

In just two months, the 9/11 Memorial has welcomed more than 500,000 visitors from across the globe – people who have come to these hallowed grounds to remember, reflect and pay tribute. In addition to seeing the names of the nearly 3,000 victims and stan

Memorial Reservations Director Answers Your Questions

November 15, 2011

Kim Wright, the director of marketing and reservations for the 9/11 Memorial, recently sat down with the MEMO blog to answer some frequently asked questions about visiting the memorial. Q: Why are timed passes needed to visit the 9/11 Memorial?A: When you

Emerson, NJ, secures WTC Relic for Local 9/11 Memorial

November 14, 2011

The New Jersey borough of Emerson has secured a piece of recovered steel from the World Trade Center site for building a local 9/11 memorial, according to NorthJersey.com. The steel is 15 inches wide, 34 inches long and 10 inches high, local officials sai

Honoring Our Nation's Veterans

November 11, 2011

This year includes many moments to pause and remember. Two months ago we commemorated the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks by opening the Memorial, and next month we'll observe the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. This Veterans Day, the

7 WTC Artists Look For New Studio

November 11, 2011

Artists using the 48th floor of 7 World Trade Center as studio space are looking for another spot now that the Larry Silverstein skyscraper has reached full capacity with the long-term lease of a global investment firm, reports Aline Reynolds of the Downt

'American Chopper' builder tours WTC site, 9/11 Memorial for Design Inspiration

November 10, 2011

This month the 9/11 Memorial will be featured on the Discovery Channel’s popular reality series, “American Chopper.” Watch the above trailer for a sneak peek.On Nov.14 and Nov. 21, the show will focus on Paul Teutul Jr., his motorcycle design and customiz

'The Love We Make' Film Seeks to Heal Lingering 9/11 Wounds With Song

November 9, 2011

Watch the trailer for "The Love We Make" filmed in 2001 after the terror attacks. Shot mostly in black and white, the film was envisioned as a benefit concert for first responders and their families.According to a New York Times review, "The film's choice