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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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Official Sept. 11 Medal Available Soon, Sign Up Now For More Info (Update X2)

February 3, 2011

 Tonight, 9/11 Memorial President Joe Daniels will be part of a Fox News Channel report about the official 9/11 Medal.  The U.S. Mint will strike 2 million silver medals to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with a portion

Author Sharon Watts Signs Books This Saturday at 9/11 Memorial Preview Site

February 2, 2011

  Capt. Patrick J. Brown of  New York City’s fire department  was a remarkable man.  So intriguing, Sharon Watts, his former fiancée, decided to chronicle his heroism and charming idiosyncrasies after his death on Sept. 11. Armed with personal stories fro

York County, S.C., Firehouse Secures Very Own Piece of WTC Steel

February 1, 2011

Volunteer firefighters in York County, S.C., plan to build a public memorial with a piece of steel from the World Trade Center, according to The Herald.According to the report, the Bethesda Volunteer Fire Department has been approved to receive a steel be

York County, S.C., Firehouse Secures Very Own Piece of WTC Steel

February 1, 2011

 Volunteer firefighters in York County, S.C., plan to build a public memorial with a piece of steel from the World Trade Center, according to The Herald.According to the report, the Bethesda Volunteer Fire Department has been approved to receive a steel b

On the Wings of memory, Flight attendant's story makes a full circle

January 31, 2011

Arkansas native Sara Low, 28, had logged only a few years as a flight attendant before boarding California-bound Flight 11 in Boston’s Logan Airport in the early morning hours of Sept. 11, 2001. After terrorists seized control of American Airlines Flight

Signs of Support: Merchants hospitality backs the 9/11 memorial

January 29, 2011

The view–gorgeous.  The pizza—divine.  Take a moment and stop by the Merchants River House. If you are looking for casual ambiance, American fare, and a view you can show off to your visiting mother-in-law, Merchants River House is your place. Formerly kn

9/11 Memorial President: 'Rebirth' film speaks passionately to survival, rebuilding

January 28, 2011

‘Rebirth’ premiered Thursday at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The documentary chronicles the lives of five individuals who suffered a loss and were deeply affected by the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Now, for the first time, the w

NJ educators use 9/11 lesson plans, seek 9/11 Memorial Museum resources

January 28, 2011

The 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks will be rife with emotion. It will be a time to reflect, process, and learn from the events of the day. New Jersey educators plan to seize on this moment by educating their pupils with a 9/11 curriculum that is

'The Daily Show' Host Jon Stewart joins 9/11 Memorial's Board of Directors (Updated X3)

January 27, 2011

Above: Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Jon Stewart share the stage at annual 9/11 Memorial benefit dinner in September. "The Daily Show" host John Stewart was appointed today to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum's board of directors.  Mayor Mich

Video: Fox News reports on moving film doc 'Project Rebirth'

January 26, 2011

Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.comThe 9/11 documentary “Project Rebirth”  has made a splash at the Sundance Film Festival. Veteran news anchor Shep Smith reports on the film in the latest broadcast in the Fox News series, Rise of Freedom.  An exc