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.

Dozens of square tiles that are varying shades of blue are seen up close in Memorial Hall.
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Group Works to Recover Abandoned Colorado Memorial

March 18, 2015

A youth and service group in Colorado is working to revitalize an abandoned 9/11 memorial in Pueblo West.

Museum Collection Includes St. Patrick's Day Tributes

March 17, 2015

The tradition of the Irish serving and protecting New York City runs deep and the 9/11 Memorial Museum helps honor that tradition on St. Patrick’s Day.

New Monthly Series to Explore Islamist Radicalism

March 16, 2015

The 9/11 Memorial Museum presents a new monthly series of live talks examining the growth of ISIS and the spread of Islamist radicalism.

Mellon Foundation Grant to Support Museum Programs

March 13, 2015

A recent $750,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will help support the 9/11 Memorial Museum’s education and public programs.

Veteran Who Lost Leg in Iraq Visits Memorial, Museum

March 12, 2015

Chad Pfeifer, who lost part of his leg in 2007 while serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq, recently visited the 9/11 Memorial and Museum for the first time.

Today Marks 11th Anniversary of 2004 Madrid Terrorist Attack

March 11, 2015

Eleven years ago today, Spain experienced the deadliest terrorist attack in modern Spanish history.

Article Details Capture of First 1993 Bombing Suspect

March 10, 2015

Following the 22nd anniversary of 1993 World Trade Center bombing on Feb. 26, 2015, the New York Daily News republished a news article focusing on the capture of the first suspect in the attack.

Museum Offers Tour, Guide Options for Visitors

March 9, 2015

The 9/11 Memorial Museum has different tour options you can choose from for your visit.

Saturday Activity Stations Teach Children About 9/11

March 6, 2015

The 9/11 Memorial Museum holds programs for children every Saturday to teach them about the events of 9/11, its aftermath and the history of the World Trade Center using interactive, hands-on activities.

News Outlets Explore Bob Gray’s Inspirational Story

March 3, 2015

Media outlets recently published news pieces focusing on Bob Gray, a first responder at the Pentagon on 9/11.