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
Years Before 9/11, WTC Security Experts Prepared for Y2K
December 28, 2018
The 9/11 Memorial Museum collection features artifacts and oral histories that relate to Y2K including remembrances of Richard Cyril Rescorla, whose preparations in advance of Y2K were credited with saving lives on 9/11.
VICE Correspondent Discusses Reporting from Raqqa
December 21, 2018
VICE correspondent Isobel Yeung spoke at the 9/11 Memorial Museum this week about her recent reporting from conflict zones in the Middle East.
Fourth-Generation Mohawk Ironworker Contributed to Rescue and Recovery Effort Following 9/11
December 20, 2018
The 9/11 Memorial Museum’s newest special exhibition "Skywalkers: A Portrait of Mohawk Ironworkers at the World Trade Center, Tintype Photographs by Melissa Cacciola" traces the shared history between the Mohawk ironworking community and the World Trade Center site.
New Artifacts Rotated on View in the Historical Exhibition
December 14, 2018
Several new items have rotated on view in the 9/11 Memorial Museum’s historical exhibition. Artifacts in this exhibition tell the story of the events of the day as well as demonstrate the tasks undertaken in the immediate aftermath.
A Look Back at the Army-Navy Football Game Following 9/11
December 6, 2018
In 2001, a century-old rivalry was put on pause.
Photos from the Inaugural Summit on Security
December 5, 2018
Last month, the world’s leading voices on security convened at the inaugural Summit on Security, presented by First Data at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to discuss matters including leadership, cybersecurity, privacy, risk mitigation, attack prevention and response and collaboration between the public and private sectors.
Two Journalists Discuss American Sports Post-9/11 at 9/11 Memorial Museum
December 4, 2018
Last week, the 9/11 Memorial Museum hosted a special public program on how expressions of patriotism became embedded in American sports in the wake of the 9/11 attacks and why these displays persist today.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
December 3, 2018
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.
Educators Explore Strategies for Teaching 9/11 at Professional Development Conference
November 30, 2018
Dozens of teachers enriched their skills at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s Election Day Professional Development Conference.