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 Promise Kept on 9/11

October 28, 2016

From the time he was a young boy growing up in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Carlos R. Lillo enjoyed caring for others.

Artist’s Digital Exhibition Traces Life of 9/11 Artifact

October 26, 2016

Weeks after the dust of the fallen World Trade Center had settled, a delivery bicycle locked to a traffic sign across the street from the destroyed towers came to symbolize stories of unknown loss.

Drone Video Shows Inspiring Views of 9/11 Museum

October 25, 2016

From a drone's camera, sweeping views of the 9/11 Memorial Museum spaces can be seen in a powerful and remarkable way. Watch video from the drone that provides a unique perspective of the historic 110,000-square-foot space.

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

October 24, 2016

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.

A Family’s Tribute

October 21, 2016

On Sept. 11, 2001, so many lost their friends and family. I was one of the fortunate ones that did not, or so I thought.

Jon Stewart Honored with Humanitarian Award for 9/11 Responder Advocacy

October 20, 2016

Former "Daily Show" host and 9/11 Memorial board member Jon Stewart was recognized on Friday among three other honorees at the annual Badge of Courage Gala hosted by the Nassau County Firefighters Museum, according to Newsday.

Picture Tells More Than a Thousand Words

October 19, 2016

On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, photographer David Monderer set out to capture the grand New York City skyline from the recently opened pedestrian walkway on the Manhattan Bridge.

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

October 17, 2016

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.

New on View: Helmet Belonging to Firefighter Mickey Kross Who Survived Tower Collapse

October 14, 2016

One of the first artifacts donated to the 9/11 Memorial Museum recently went on view in the museum’s historic exhibition: an FDNY fire helmet Lt. Mickey Kross wore when he responded to the World Trade Center on 9/11.

9/11 Memorial: A Tribute to the Past and Hope for the Future

October 13, 2016

Set within the footprints of the Twin Towers, the 9/11 Memorial reflecting pools are each nearly an acre in size and feature the largest man-made waterfalls in North America. The large voids are visible reminders of the loss and absence felt by New Yorker