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.
Latest Posts
Stories of Hope: Living History, Teaching History
May 19, 2021
In some ways, Sal Puglisi’s journey to becoming a high school educator began on September 11, 2001. At the time, Puglisi was an emergency medical technician with New York Weill Cornell, and he responded to the World Trade Center with his colleagues. They provided triage support and helped transport injured people to nearby hospitals.
Registration Is Open for the 2021 Anniversary in the Schools Program
May 17, 2021
Registration for the 2021 Anniversary in the Schools program is now open. Commemorate the 20th anniversary with students and teachers from around the world in this free, age-appropriate program.
Marking the 7th Anniversary of the 9/11 Memorial Museum Dedication
May 14, 2021
Together with family members of 9/11 victims, survivors, and witnesses, President Barack Obama, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and honored guests gathered in Foundation Hall to mark the occasion.
Intelligence Matters Podcast Interviews Cliff Chanin
May 6, 2021
Executive Vice President and Deputy Director for Museum Programs Cliff Chanin gave an interview to the podcast “Intelligence Matters” about the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s special exhibition Revealed: The Hunt for Bin Laden.
Recap: “10 Years Later: Operation Neptune Spear”
May 5, 2021
Last week, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum marked the 10-year anniversary of the raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound with Robert M. Gates, former secretary of defense, and Leon E. Panetta, former director of the CIA.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
May 4, 2021
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum is a photography series devoted to documenting moments big and small that unfold at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
Marking the 10th Anniversary of the Osama bin Laden Raid
May 3, 2021
This past weekend marked the 10-year anniversary of Operation Neptune Spear, the raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, that resulted in his death. In recognition of the anniversary, we are highlighting an artifact currently on view in the special exhibition Revealed: The Hunt for Bin Laden that tells the story of the nearly decade-long search for the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks.
Looking Back on 100 Years of Port Authority History through the 9/11 Memorial Museum Collection
April 30, 2021
Artifacts in the Museum’s collection help to convey the agency’s storied history, from the construction of the World Trade Center to the civilians and first responders who showed courage and selflessness on September 11, 2001, to the Port Authority's continued partnership with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.
This Arbor Day, We Celebrate the More Than 400 Trees on the Memorial Plaza
April 30, 2021
Learn about the importance of trees to the sustainable design of the 9/11 Memorial plaza.