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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Elementary School Acquiring Original WTC Artifacts

April 15, 2016

A Florida elementary school will soon receive some of the last unclaimed original World Trade Center relics thanks in part to one of its students.

Scholar Explains Why Women Are Joining ISIS

April 14, 2016

On Wednesday evening, the 9/11 Memorial Museum hosted Katherine E. Brown, a scholar who specializes in gender and terrorism, to discuss ISIS’ recruitment of women.

Tribeca Film Festival Reaches 15-Year Milestone

April 14, 2016

The 15th annual Tribeca Film Festival kicked off last night and will run through April 24. The festival features 77 world premiere films and a special 40th anniversary screening of the iconic "Taxi Driver."

Woman Running Cross-Country to Honor 9/11 Victims

April 13, 2016

A woman from Knoxville, Tenn., is running across the United States on a four-month journey in honor of the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks.

Remembering Charles S. Hirsch, Chief Medical Examiner on 9/11

April 12, 2016

Over the weekend, news spread quickly about the death of Dr. Charles S. Hirsch, 79, who served as New York City’s chief medical examiner from 1989 until his retirement in 2013.

9/11 Memorial Volunteers Share Why They Give Back

April 11, 2016

After losing her brother T.J. Hargrave on Sept.11, volunteer Jeanmarie Hargrave has found healing in sharing the stories of that day with visitors as a 9/11 Memorial Museum docent.

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

April 11, 2016

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.

Our City. Our Story. Podcast Series: Major League Pitcher

April 8, 2016

The New York Mets return to Citi Field tonight to face the Philadelphia Phillies for their home opener. Missing from this year’s line-up is pitcher Bobby Parnell, who joined the Detroit Tigers earlier this year.

9/11 Museum Honors Legacy of New York Yankees

April 6, 2016

With the Bronx Bombers opening their season yesterday at Yankee Stadium, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum honors the connection between the Yankees and legacy of Sept. 11.

Students Reflect on 9/11 in Essay Contest

April 6, 2016

First responders and supporters from the city of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. have once again sponsored an essay contest in which local students can reflect on their understanding of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11.