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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Stephen Walsh survived 9/11 after a harrowing ordeal, but lost many friends and colleagues that day. With the 5K fast approaching, he's sharing the reason he runs and why the event is so meaningful.
Katharine McDonnell was a third grader when she lost her father, NYPD ESS member Brian Grady, on 9/11. She's participating in our 5K this weekend to honor his memory. Here, she tells us a little more about why the event is important to her.
This National Volunteer Week, meet some of the incredible Museum volunteers who shape visitors' experiences and keep this special place of remembrance a sacred site.
As National Volunteer Week continues, we highlight 9/11 community member Charles Libin, who donated his time — and the gift of light — to the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero.
With the 20th anniversary of the end of the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero a little over a month away, we're sharing some of the iconic photos taken after 9/11 at the site for FEMA by renowned photographer Andrea Booher.
We'll be marking National Volunteer Week with stories of community members who dedicate their time, talents, and hearts to helping others. Kicking things off is a look at Richard Testa, who gave his time in the weeks following 9/11 to provide certified massage therapy for rescue and recovery workers.
Robert Perretta comes from a family of first responders and lost his cousin on 9/11. With our 5K fast approaching, he guest blogs about what the event means to him personally.
We've published our 2021 annual report, highlighting the myriad ways we marked 20 years since the attacks. In this landmark year, as the anchor institution honoring those killed, we continued to further our mission to ensure we never forget 9/11. And, in another year of unprecedented challenges, we made tremendous strides toward recovery and a return to normalcy in operations.
With an eye on Arab-American History Month, we're sharing the story of Aziz Ahsan, whose quick errand on the morning of attacks was ultimately woven into the fabric of the 9/11 narrative and came to symbolize the spirit of unity that helped us all through.
On September 11, 2001, passengers and crew boarded United Flight 93 via Jetway 17 at Newark International Airport. Preserving that 85-foot structure meant preserving their last steps between ground and aircraft. But sorting out the logistics of removing, transporting, and housing the it was no small feat.
