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
Central Park Benches Tell Stories, Remember Those Lost on 9/11
July 29, 2016
In the years after 9/11, people around the world sought ways to remember the men, women and children who were lost that day.
New on View: National Tribute Quilt Created in Response to 9/11
July 26, 2016
A 30-foot long quilt created by four women in response to 9/11 was recently donated to the 9/11 Memorial Museum and is now on view.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
July 25, 2016
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.
Veteran Finishes 5-Month Paddle Board Journey in NY
July 25, 2016
Earlier this year, Army combat veteran Josh Collins embarked on an epic paddleboard journey from Texas to New York. His mission: to raise awareness for special operations soldiers suffering from brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder.
New on View: Soccer Jersey belonging to FDNY firefighter lost on 9/11
July 22, 2016
The afternoon of Sept. 9, 2001, with minutes left in the match, FDNY Soccer Club Player Sergio Villanueva charged down the field and shot the ball past the goalie, winning the game 1-0. Villanueva, an Argentinian native, loved soccer.
Art Exhibit Dedicated to Michael Richards, Artist Killed on 9/11
July 21, 2016
Before his death on 9/11, emerging artist Michael Richards was on the path to becoming a prominent figure in contemporary art with his work known for its provocative and critical elements.
Remembering the Only Photojournalist Lost on 9/11
July 20, 2016
After a taxi driver tipped him off to the unfolding disaster at the World Trade Center, photojournalist William Biggart grabbed three cameras--two film, one digital--and raced downtown.
Final Large Ground Zero Artifacts Moved from JFK Hangar
July 20, 2016
The three largest remaining 9/11 artifacts stored at Kennedy International Airport’s Hangar 17 have been ceremoniously removed and sent to an advocacy group for a future exhibition, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said Wednesday.
NYPD Officer Follows in Footsteps of Father Killed on 9/11
July 19, 2016
He was just 8 years old when his father and uncle both died in the line of duty on 9/11. Now, 23-year-old Joseph Vigiano Jr. has followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming an NYPD officer.