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
VIDEO: Fox News gets inside look at bold transit hub planned at WTC
January 11, 2011
Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.comVeteran anchor Shep Smith is back in this latest clip from the Fox News series, Rise of Freedom. Santiago Calatrava, the Spanish architect who designed the planned transit station at the World Trade Center site,
The Lens: Viewing the 9/11 Memorial
January 10, 2011
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
iPhone App Allows Users to ‘Explore 9/11′
January 7, 2011
While the iPhone's alarm clock is experiencing some technical difficulties, the powerful "Explore 9/11" app showcases the smartphone's brilliant display, full audio range and its accurate GPS system.The National September 11 Memorial & Museum created
A Dispatch From National 9/11 Flag Tour (Updated)
January 6, 2011
Looking over a photograph of retired Army Col. David Brostrom, whose son was killed in action in Afghanistan, Jeff Parness couldn't help but zero in on Bromstrom's expression.His lips pursed, Brostrom appears to be fighting back tears, his gaze lost in th
AUDIO: Therapy Dogs Play Crucial Role After 911
January 5, 2011
Rachel McPherson is the founder and executive director of the Good Dog Foundation, a New York City-based pet therapy organization. Rachel trains therapy dogs and brings them to patients in need. Cancer survivors and the elderly have all benefited from the
9/11 Memorial Museum Curator: Photo ID Cards Found at ground zero tell stories
January 4, 2011
Of the items that remained from the wreckage of the World Trade Center, identification cards of personel were some of the most prevalent. Salvaged by recovery workers and forensic experts from the Fresh Kills landfill, a recovered ID badge was often the
Stone Street Tavern supports the 9/11 Memorial
January 3, 2011
Bring out your friends. Bring out the co-workers. Hockey is always on, and so is the fun. Stone Street Tavern in the Financial District is welcoming to all patrons, accommodating to your rough day at work or your latest bonus. A recent supporter of the n
Video: Nation Repairs U.S. Flag Pulled From WTC Rubble, Fox News Reports
January 2, 2011
Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.comThe above video is from Fox News’ “The Rise of Freedom." In this recent broadcast, Fox News anchor Shepard Smith reports on the National 9/11 Flag, which was pulled from the World Trade Center site after 9/11 an
The Lens: Viewing the 9/11 Memorial
January 1, 2011
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. Thro