9/11 Memorial Continues Annual July 4 Tradition
July 3, 2019
Every year on July 4, 2,983 American flags are placed in the names on the 9/11 Memorial.
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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Latest Posts
July 3, 2019
The Story Behind the 9/11 Memorial Glade Design
June 27, 2019
The design of the 9/11 Memorial Glade is rich with symbolism. Here are a few key things to know about the Glade’s design and its physical transformation.
Leaving Tributes at the 9/11 Memorial Glade
June 25, 2019
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum encourages visitors to leave tokens of remembrance at the 9/11 Memorial, either on or near the bronze parapets of the memorial pools or on the 9/11 Memorial Glade.
9/11 Memorial Gives Survivor Tree Seedling to New York City Fire Museum
June 20, 2019
The New York City Fire Museum dedicated a seedling provided from the 9/11 Memorial’s Survivor Tree on Wednesday.
Make Music New York Returns to the 9/11 Memorial Plaza
June 19, 2019
On Friday, June 21, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum will participate in its fifth annual Make Music New York (MMNY) event.
New Artifacts on View in the 9/11 Memorial Museum's In Memoriam Gallery
June 18, 2019
Each year, the 9/11 Memorial Museum rotates the objects on display in its In Memoriam gallery. The objects on view once belonged to, or were created in memory of, the victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and Feb. 26, 1993.
Visiting with Kids? The 9/11 Memorial Offers Programs for Young Visitors
June 17, 2019
School may be out for summer, but visitors bringing kids to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum can still find ways to keep them learning and engaged.
Op-ed: Why Jon Stewart Fights for Those Sick and Dying From 9/11-Related Illnesses
June 14, 2019
Alice M. Greenwald, president and CEO of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, shares her support of Jon Stewart's advocacy for those who are sick and dying from 9/11-related illnesses.
Tribute at Survivor Tree Commemorates Pulse Nightclub Attack
June 13, 2019
To mark the third anniversary of the Pulse nightclub attack, visitors were encouraged to tie a ribbon around the Survivor Tree.
Artifacts from NYC Dept. of Sanitation Supervisor Tell the Story of Ongoing 9/11-related Health Effects
June 12, 2019
Following the 9/11 attacks, New York City Department of Sanitation Supervisor Joseph D’Aleo went to Ground Zero daily. He oversaw refuse hauling, dumpster removal and recycling procedures at the site. He also ensured that flagged truckloads of material were removed to Fresh Kills landfill for further sifting and cleared others for disposal at a Manhattan facility.
