Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their lives. Because of the actions of the 40 passengers and crew aboard one of the planes, Flight 93, the attack on the U.S.
Capitol was thwarted.
Photo: NPS/Brendan Wilson
Flight 93 National Memorial
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground.
- LocationStoystown, PA
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
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Weather now72°F Patchy rain nearby
- Alerts 1 active alert
Overview
Topics
- Architecture and Building
- Forests and Woodlands
- Monuments and Memorials
- Tragic Events
Alerts (1)
InformationTower of Voices maintenance
Tower of Voices fall maintenance in progress; some chimes may be temporarily removed for work. The Tower of Voices remains open to visitors.
Things to Do
1 experience from the National Park Service, plus every activity offered in the park. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Flight 93 National Memorial Junior Ranger
This program is designed for children ages 6-12 making a visit to Flight 93 National Memorial. Children can explore the memorial and learn about Flight 93 through 11 activities of varying difficulty…
Learn more about Flight 93 National Memorial Junior Ranger on NPS.gov (opens in a new tab)
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Activities in the park
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Facilities & Services
Find visitor centers and other services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.
Visitor Centers
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Flight 93 Visitor Center
Visitor Center
Visit the desk and talk with a ranger to learn more about the memorial. The visitor center features a permanent exhibit that focuses on the Flight 93 story within the…
Details
Visit the desk and talk with a ranger to learn more about the memorial. The visitor center features a permanent exhibit that focuses on the Flight 93 story within the context of September 11, 2001. Visitors are welcome to a self guided tour through inter-active exhibits. *Taking photographs and/or video recordings of the images and displays within the Visitor Center is prohibited.*
Other Visitor Services
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Visitor Center Complex
Facility
Located on the ridge above the Memorial Plaza at the crash site, the Visitor Center Complex includes the Visitor Center with exhibit area, Learning Center, a parking…
Stoystown, PA
Details
Located on the ridge above the Memorial Plaza at the crash site, the Visitor Center Complex includes the Visitor Center with exhibit area, Learning Center, a parking area, Allйe and Western Overlook trailheads, and the Flight Path Walkway and Overlook. Restrooms are located in the Learning Center and a bookstore is located in the Visitor Center.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Daily, Sunrise to Sunset · Memorial Grounds
Hours details
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Memorial GroundsDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
Park grounds and trails are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, from sunrise to sunset. Harsh winter weather may result in delayed openings and closures. Occasionally, the gates may be closed, prohibiting entrance to the grounds, when adverse weather occurs or is predicted, to allow road crews to work safely to clear all roads within the national memorial. Call 814-893-6585 for weather-related updates.
Monday Sunrise to Sunset Tuesday Sunrise to Sunset Wednesday Sunrise to Sunset Thursday Sunrise to Sunset Friday Sunrise to Sunset Saturday Sunrise to Sunset Sunday Sunrise to Sunset
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Address
6424 Lincoln HighwayStoystown, PA 15563
Contact the park
Weather & conditions
72°F
Patchy rain nearby · feels like 71°
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73° 55°
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Tomorrow
59° 46°
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Sunday
61° 47°
Overcast75% rain
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What to expect by season
Fall-Winter Cooler weather starts in September with warm days and cool nights. The first snowfall of the season occurs by mid-October and extends through late March to mid-April. Daytime temperatures range in the mid-20s to 30s, with periodic warming in the 40s and 50s. The average annual snowfall is approximately 80 inches for Somerset County. Spring-Summer May is more predictable for warmer weather with daytime temperatures in the 60s and 70s. July and August are also mild with highs in the 80s-90s
Upcoming Events
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Called to Action: The Flight 93 Story
About
This program is held beside the flagpole at the Memorial Plaza. Called to Action is a ranger program revisiting the Flight 93 story within the context of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
This 30-minute program is held where visitors can sit on benches and listen to a ranger talk about aspects of the terrorists' plan, personal stories of passengers and crew members, as well as the obstacles the passengers and crew members overcame to thwart Flight 93 from hitting the terrorists' planned target. -
Called to Action: The Flight 93 Story
About
This program is held beside the flagpole at the Memorial Plaza. Called to Action is a ranger program revisiting the Flight 93 story within the context of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
This 30-minute program is held where visitors can sit on benches and listen to a ranger talk about aspects of the terrorists' plan, personal stories of passengers and crew members, as well as the obstacles the passengers and crew members overcame to thwart Flight 93 from hitting the terrorists' planned target. -
Called to Action: The Flight 93 Story
About
This program is held beside the flagpole at the Memorial Plaza. Called to Action is a ranger program revisiting the Flight 93 story within the context of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
This 30-minute program is held where visitors can sit on benches and listen to a ranger talk about aspects of the terrorists' plan, personal stories of passengers and crew members, as well as the obstacles the passengers and crew members overcame to thwart Flight 93 from hitting the terrorists' planned target. -
Called to Action: The Flight 93 Story
About
This program is held beside the flagpole at the Memorial Plaza. Called to Action is a ranger program revisiting the Flight 93 story within the context of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
This 30-minute program is held where visitors can sit on benches and listen to a ranger talk about aspects of the terrorists' plan, personal stories of passengers and crew members, as well as the obstacles the passengers and crew members overcame to thwart Flight 93 from hitting the terrorists' planned target.
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Caretakers of Heroes: The Response and Investigation of Flight 93
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During this 30-minute program, visitors can sit on benches and listen to a ranger discuss how we know what happened aboard Flight 93. Visitors will learn about the minutes, hours, and days after the crash and how the community of responders and investigators worked together to understand what happened over the skies of Western Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001.
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Called to Action: The Flight 93 Story
About
This program is held beside the flagpole at the Memorial Plaza. Called to Action is a ranger program revisiting the Flight 93 story within the context of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
This 30-minute program is held where visitors can sit on benches and listen to a ranger talk about aspects of the terrorists' plan, personal stories of passengers and crew members, as well as the obstacles the passengers and crew members overcame to thwart Flight 93 from hitting the terrorists' planned target. -
Called to Action: The Flight 93 Story
About
This program is held beside the flagpole at the Memorial Plaza. Called to Action is a ranger program revisiting the Flight 93 story within the context of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
This 30-minute program is held where visitors can sit on benches and listen to a ranger talk about aspects of the terrorists' plan, personal stories of passengers and crew members, as well as the obstacles the passengers and crew members overcame to thwart Flight 93 from hitting the terrorists' planned target.
Photos
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Getting There
Stoystown, PA 15563
The entrance to the memorial is located on US Route 30/Lincoln Highway. Traveling east on the PA Turnpike take exit 110 - Somerset and follow the signs.
Full directions
Traveling west on the PA Turnpike take exit 146 - Bedford. GPS Address: 6424 Lincoln Highway, Stoystown, PA 15563. Please note mapping programs may note alternate entrances, but the only entrance to the memorial is located on US Route 30. For more details follow the link to our website
Mailing address: P.O. Box 911, Shanksville, PA 15560
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