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

June 13, 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: Artifacts Tell Stories of 9/11 Victims

June 10, 2016

A new rotation of artifacts on view in the 9/11 Memorial Museum illustrate the lives of some of those killed on Sept. 11. The personal belongings and items provide a window into the interests and experiences of each individual they represent.

Blind 9/11 Survivor Shares Story with High School Graduates

June 10, 2016

Michael Hingson remembers hearing an explosion and the alarm in the voices of his colleagues but he kept his composure, although he could not see.

Honoring the Life of 9/11 First Responder Richard Morgan

June 8, 2016

Richard Morgan’s retirement lasted approximately 14 hours. But, he was so widely respected and loved his job too much.

Fire Dept. Bids Farewell to Last Known 9/11 Search Dog

June 7, 2016

A 16-year-old golden retriever and the last known surviving dog that responded to ground zero during search and rescue efforts was put to rest Monday.

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

June 6, 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 Our City. Our Story. Podcasts Feature Rudy Giuliani, Others

June 3, 2016

Rudy Giuliani and Marilyn Goldberg both grew up playing in the streets of East Flatbush, Brooklyn in the late 1940s.

Brooklyn School Renamed to Honor 9/11 Firefighter

June 2, 2016

A Brooklyn school will be renamed in honor of Capt. Vernon Richard, an FDNY firefighter killed on 9/11, according to the New York Daily News.

USA Today Nominates 9/11 Memorial Museum as Best Patriotic Landmark

June 1, 2016

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum has been listed as a destination that embodies a spirit of patriotism in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice 2016 poll.

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

May 30, 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.