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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A Look Back at the Army-Navy Football Game Following 9/11

December 6, 2018

In 2001, a century-old rivalry was put on pause. 

Photos from the Inaugural Summit on Security

December 5, 2018

Last month, the world’s leading voices on security convened at the inaugural Summit on Security, presented by First Data at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to discuss matters including leadership, cybersecurity, privacy, risk mitigation, attack prevention and response and collaboration between the public and private sectors.

Two Journalists Discuss American Sports Post-9/11 at 9/11 Memorial Museum

December 4, 2018

Last week, the 9/11 Memorial Museum hosted a special public program on how expressions of patriotism became embedded in American sports in the wake of the 9/11 attacks and why these displays persist today.

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

December 3, 2018

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.

Educators Explore Strategies for Teaching 9/11 at Professional Development Conference

November 30, 2018

Dozens of teachers enriched their skills at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s Election Day Professional Development Conference.

Summit on Security Brings Public Officials and Cybersecurity Experts to 9/11 Memorial Museum

November 21, 2018

The world’s leading voices on security convened at the inaugural Summit on Security, presented by First Data at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.

Two Artifacts Tell the Story of FDNY Lieutenant and Backyard Softball Legend Robert Wallace

November 20, 2018

A devoted father, Robert, who went by Bob, often served as motivational coach and catching partner for the Wallace “team,” consisting of four children and various nephews and nieces. 

Inaugural Summit on Security Hosted at 9/11 Memorial Museum

November 18, 2018

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum will host the inaugural Summit on Security presented by First Data on Sunday, Nov. 18, and Monday, Nov. 19. This summit brings together corporate and civic leaders to discuss how we make our companies, our cities and our nation safer.

“Skywalkers: A Portrait of the Mohawk Ironworker at the World Trade Center Tintype Photographs by Melissa Cacciola” Opens Today

November 16, 2018

For the past 100 years, Mohawk Native American men from the Kahnawake and Akwesasne reservations have traveled from upstate New York and Canada to New York City to build its iconic skyline. From Rockefeller Center and the George Washington Bridge to the Empire State Building, these men have scaled astonishing heights, earning themselves the nickname skywalkers.

Experts Explore Expanding Presence of Terrorist Groups in Africa

November 15, 2018

On Tuesday, the 9/11 Memorial Museum hosted a special public program on address the rise of terrorism in Africa.