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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Journalist Mitchell Zuckoff to Discuss 9/11, His Reporting Career and His New Book at the 9/11 Memorial Museum

April 24, 2019

After years of meticulous reporting, Zuckoff published “Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11,” a comprehensive nonfiction narrative of the day. On Tuesday, April 30, Zuckoff will discuss his experience reporting on 9/11 and the process of writing “Fall and Rise” in a public program and book launch at the 9/11 Memorial Museum.

Learn What's "Green" About the Memorial Plaza

April 22, 2019

The 9/11 Memorial plaza is one of the most sustainable plazas ever constructed, designed to conserve energy, water and other resources.

New York Stories: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor

April 18, 2019

On March 8, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor visited the 9/11 Memorial Museum and reflected on the impact of the 9/11 attacks on American society from her unique vantage point as a native New Yorker. 

The All-Ages Community Day Will Follow the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk

April 17, 2019

The seventh annual 9/11 Memorial & Museum 5K Run/Walk is just weeks away.

The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum

April 16, 2019

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.

A Mother-Daughter Volunteer Team Reflects on Their 9/11 Experiences

April 12, 2019

In honor of our annual Volunteer Week at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, we are publishing firsthand accounts from a mother and daughter who volunteer at the Museum. 

Bernie Williams Speaks, Performs in a Program at the 9/11 Memorial Museum

April 12, 2019

Speaking to a packed auditorium, Williams reflected on his career with the Yankees, the 2001 seven-game World Series with the Arizona Diamondbacks, President Bush’s famous first pitch and what it meant for the Yankees to become “America’s Team.”

Discussing the Post-9/11 Legacy and Future of NATO at the 9/11 Memorial Museum

April 10, 2019

Last week, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO R. Nicholas Burns and former Deputy Secretary General of NATO Alexander Vershbow participated in a public program at the 9/11 Memorial Museum to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the NATO treaty’s signing.

Father and Son Reflect on Their Volunteer Experiences at the 9/11 Memorial

April 10, 2019

In honor of our annual Volunteer Week at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, we are publishing firsthand accounts from a father and son who volunteer at the Museum. 

Monoliths Installed on 9/11 Memorial Glade

April 8, 2019

Over the weekend, six multiton granite monoliths were installed on the 9/11 Memorial as the essential centerpiece of the 9/11 Memorial Glade. The Glade will honor those who are sick or who have died from 9/11-related illnesses caused by exposure to toxins in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.