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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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

Playful Lab Failed as Guide Dog, Masters Bomb Detection

November 7, 2011

Derry has a nose for trouble. The yellow Labrador retriever uses his sniffer to scan for explosives at office buildings across New York City. Derry is also assigned to the World Trade Center site, where he is helping to keep the 9/11 Memorial safe.De

Volunteer Recalls Work at Ground Zero, First Visit to 9/11 Memorial

November 5, 2011

Volunteer Bonnie McWhorter Caccamise rushed to ground zero on Sept. 11 to help anyway she could, joining thousands of men and women from New York and across the country to aid in the relief effort. She cared for firefighters, police officers, constructio

Project Rebirth Raises Awareness for Cause

November 4, 2011

Our partners at Project Rebirth are working to raise awareness about the importance of first responders and crisis management in communities and have recently released a new public service announcement. The organization stems from the feature-leng

Flight 93 Families to Run NYC Marathon to Honor, Remember

November 3, 2011

Every year, tens of thousands of people from across the country and around the world come to tackle the ING New York City Marathon, a prestigious 26.2-mile course. This year, a group of runners very special to all of us at the 9/11 Memorial will be among