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
The 9/11 Memorial Glade Officially Dedicated
May 31, 2019
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum dedicated the Memorial Glade on the 17th anniversary of the official end of the recovery mission at Ground Zero.
First Responder Turns to Art to Share His Experience at Ground Zero
May 29, 2019
After Mitch Rosen retired from the Port Authority Police Department in 2006, Rosen finally had time to dedicate a favorite hobby: creating highly realistic drawings which also demonstrated his police officer’s attentiveness to details.
Reflecting on 2018: See the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s Year in Review
May 24, 2019
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is pleased to share the 2018 Year in Review, which offers a look back at 12 months of innovative programming and commemoration.
Jack and Jennifer McNamara Place the Last 9/11 Memorial Glade Cobblestones
May 24, 2019
The son and wife of the late FDNY firefighter John McNamara, laid some of the final cobblestones on the 9/11 Memorial Glade.
9/11 Memorial to Host Events in Conjunction with Fleet Week New York
May 21, 2019
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum honors servicemembers during Fleet Week 2019.
Artifacts Tell the Story of 9/11 Rescue and Recovery Dogs and Their Handlers
May 20, 2019
Dogs played an important role in 9/11 rescue and recovery efforts. The 9/11 Memorial Museum’s collection contains a number of artifacts that tell the story of these heroic canines.
"The Hardest Job Was Leaving:" Museum Volunteer Reflects on the Rescue and Recovery Effort
May 17, 2019
“At the time I don’t know if I realized how important, how wonderful it actually was and how it was going to affect me for the rest of my life.”
Tonight at the 9/11 Memorial Museum: Filmmaker and Activist Deeyah Khan Discusses Extremism
May 16, 2019
On Thursday, May 16, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum will host a public program featuring Emmy Award–winning documentary filmmaker and activist Deeyah Khan, who will discuss her filmmaking and her quest to understand what draws people to extremist ideologies.
9/11 Memorial Museum Celebrates 5th Anniversary
May 15, 2019
May 21 marks the fifth anniversary of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.