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.
Photo by Dan Winters

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9/11 Memorial Museum Staff Tweet Anecdotes about the Historic Institution

January 10, 2014

In anticipation of the 9/11 Memorial Museum opening this spring, the Museum staff will take to Twitter, sharing memorable moments, experiences and aspirations of the Museum.

UPDATE: Year in Review: Our 2013 Moments

December 31, 2013

In 2013, the 9/11 Memorial welcomed more than 5.3 million visitors from across the world.Great strides were made in 2013 toward the completion of the 9/11 Memorial Museum.

Meet a 9/11 Memorial Host

December 5, 2013

Jason Nolan, a Connecticut native, remembers being in seventh grade gym class on the morning of September 11, 2001.

Museum Acquires a Photo Archive Documenting a Special Journey

November 25, 2013

Recently, the 9/11 Memorial Museum received a donation of 94 digital images and 12 framed prints by photographer Cynthia Robin Richardson-Clark recording the maiden voyage of the USS New York from Norfolk, Va. to New York City in September 2011.

Powerful Oral History on Bringing WTC Steel Overseas

November 8, 2013

I’ve had the honor of meeting quite a few “every day heroes” in my roles as oral historian and assistant curator at the 9/11 Memorial Museum.

A Veteran Volunteers at the Memorial to Continue Honoring Those Lost

November 8, 2013

The 9/11 Memorial is a special place for Michael Trofinoff and he shows that with a strong commitment as a volunteer.

Meet a Memorial Host who Defended our Shores on 9/11

November 4, 2013

On Sept. 11, 2001, U.S. Naval Officer Rina Percoco was stationed at Mayport Naval Base in Jacksonville, Fla.

Meet a Memorial Host, Who Has Studied 9/11

October 24, 2013

Samantha Rooney, a Monmouth County, N.J. native, is one of the many visitor services hosts at the 9/11 Memorial.

Meet a 9/11 Memorial Host, Son of a First Responder

October 4, 2013

Daniel Castorina is a member of the 9/11 Memorial’s visitor services team. A Staten Island resident, Castorina was enamored with the Twin Towers growing up in New York City.

Meet a 9/11 Memorial Host and Survivor

September 13, 2013

New Jersey resident, George Mironis, will never forget where he was on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001.