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 8, 2010

Staff photographer Amy Dreher snaps a lot of pictures at the World Trade Center site, documenting the construction progress of the 9/11 Memorial. Amy also trains her lens on the smaller pieces that may be overlooked with a project of this magnitude. Throu

VIDEO: Touring the 9/11 Memorial, Museum

November 5, 2010

Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com In case you missed it: The above video is from Fox News' "The Rise of Freedom" series that features 9/11 Memorial President Joe Daniels, who details the mission of the memorial and museum.By 9/11 Memorial

'National 9/11 Flag' on the Move

November 4, 2010

The National 9/11 Flag continues is restitching journey across the country with a stop in Branson this month, according to the Branson Tri-Lakes News.The New York Says Thank You Foundation is taking the flag on the country-wide tour to provide an opportun

Your Pass to Downtown Culture (Update X2)

November 3, 2010

Several of Manhattan’s downtown museums have banded together to create the Downtown Culture Pass — a three day, all-access pass to eight downtown cultural attractions.   With the Downtown Culture Pass, pass holders will be granted free admission to partic

Support the 9/11 Memorial through Museum Shop Online

November 2, 2010

The 9/11 Memorial is possible through the generosity of its supporters. Visit the 9/11 Memorial's Museum Shop, and find a keepsake for yourself, family members or friends. Remember that all net proceeds from the sales of these keepsakes are dedicated to b

9/11 Memorial’s Architect to headline dynamic speakers series

November 1, 2010

9/11 Memorial architect Michael Arad this month will detail what inspired him to design a national tribute to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the World Trade Center terror attacks in 2001 and 1993 as part of the "9/11, Today and Tomorrow" speakers serie

Super Runners Shop Earns Signs of Support Spotlight for October

October 29, 2010

For more than three decades, Super Runners Shop has been outfitting New Yorkers with top of the line athletic wear and running shoes. All are welcome at any of their eight locations - weekend warriors and the fiercest competitors alike. Whether it’s the g

Norway Royalty Visits 9/11 Memorial, Recalls NY Trip at Time of 2001 Attacks

October 29, 2010

Norway's Crown Prince Magnus and Crown Princess Mette-Marit at sunrise today toured the 9/11 Memorial, which features the 9/11 Memorial Museum's pavilion designed by Snoetta, a Norwegian architecture firm.The royal couple was greeted by a group of reporte

Video: 9/11, Today and Tomorrow speakers series

October 27, 2010

 In case you missed it: New York Times best-selling author Peter Balakian read a powerful selection of 9/11-themed poems  at the 9/11 Memorial Preview Site, 20 Vesey St., as part of the well-received “9/11, Today and Tomorrow” speakers series. The event w

Mayor Bloomberg Plants 50th Oak Tree at 9/11 Memorial Plaza (Updated X6)

October 26, 2010

Above: Left to right, 9/11 Memorial President Joe Daniels, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Starr Foundation Chairman Maurice Greenberg and 9/11 Memorial architect Michael Arad plant the 50th oak tree on the plaza of the 9/11 Memorial. (Photo By Amy Dreher)At the