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

Latest Posts

Search and Filter Blogs

On the Wings of memory, Flight attendant's story makes a full circle

January 31, 2011

Arkansas native Sara Low, 28, had logged only a few years as a flight attendant before boarding California-bound Flight 11 in Boston’s Logan Airport in the early morning hours of Sept. 11, 2001. After terrorists seized control of American Airlines Flight

Signs of Support: Merchants hospitality backs the 9/11 memorial

January 29, 2011

The view–gorgeous.  The pizza—divine.  Take a moment and stop by the Merchants River House. If you are looking for casual ambiance, American fare, and a view you can show off to your visiting mother-in-law, Merchants River House is your place. Formerly kn

9/11 Memorial President: 'Rebirth' film speaks passionately to survival, rebuilding

January 28, 2011

‘Rebirth’ premiered Thursday at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The documentary chronicles the lives of five individuals who suffered a loss and were deeply affected by the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Now, for the first time, the w

NJ educators use 9/11 lesson plans, seek 9/11 Memorial Museum resources

January 28, 2011

The 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks will be rife with emotion. It will be a time to reflect, process, and learn from the events of the day. New Jersey educators plan to seize on this moment by educating their pupils with a 9/11 curriculum that is

'The Daily Show' Host Jon Stewart joins 9/11 Memorial's Board of Directors (Updated X3)

January 27, 2011

Above: Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Jon Stewart share the stage at annual 9/11 Memorial benefit dinner in September. "The Daily Show" host John Stewart was appointed today to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum's board of directors.  Mayor Mich

Video: Fox News reports on moving film doc 'Project Rebirth'

January 26, 2011

Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.comThe 9/11 documentary “Project Rebirth”  has made a splash at the Sundance Film Festival. Veteran news anchor Shep Smith reports on the film in the latest broadcast in the Fox News series, Rise of Freedom.  An exc

Schumer, Nadler Expose fake 9/11 Commemorative Coins

January 25, 2011

On Aug. 6 2010, President Obama signed into law the National September 11th Memorial & Museum Commemorative Medal Act, authorizing the United States Mint to strike 2 million silver medals to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist a

H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 Take Part in 'The Diary' Exhibit at Morgan Library & Musuem (Updated)

January 24, 2011

 A selection of writings by members of  H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 are being featured in an exhibit at the Morgan Library Museum until May 22.  H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 is a volunteer disaster response nonprofit organization.The writings are from the organization's president

NYC, 9/11 Memorial Top Travel Destination Across the Board

January 21, 2011

CNN, USA Today, Lonely Planet all list the 9/11 Memorial as a top destination for 2011. While New Zealand and the Peruvian Amazon might tempt you with exotic food and fun, the history of  Ground Zero and Memorial, which will honor those killed in the Sept

Audio: 9/11 hijackers part of historic narrative, not focus of Memorial Museum (Updated)

January 20, 2011

9/11 Memorial President Joe Daniels in an interview this morning on WOR newstalk radio detailed progress on the memorial and plans for the Sept. 11 opening later this year.  Daniels also spoke to WOR host John Gambling  on reasons for including the Sept.