Flight 93 National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)

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Winter hours are as follows:
Open: 9:00 am
Last Entry: 4:30 pm
Close: 5:00 pm

A common field one day. A field of honor forever.

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. 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.

The Flight 93 Story

Flight 93 National Memorial has a place on the nation's honor roll of iconic places which includes Gettysburg and Pearl Harbor. Why is this ground so special? Why is this story so important? What began as an ordinary morning ended as a historic day when a common field in Pennsylvania was forever changed. Discover a story of courage, action, and honor.

Installing the final section of the Memorial Plaza wall

The Memorial Takes Shape - Design & Construction

COMPLETE - Phase 1 of the permanent memorial is now complete and open to the public. Development and work related to Phase 2 is in progress. Explore and learn about the design. View the construction webcam and construction images. All that and more...

		Be Part of History! There are many ways that you can honor the passengers and crew of Flight 93. You can volunteer your time and talents. And you can join with the National Park Foundation and people from across the country to raise the remaining funds necessary to dedicate the first phase of the memorial on September 11, 2011. Learn how you can help support your park!

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P.O. Box 911
Shanksville, PA 15560

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(814) 893-6322

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(814) 893-6329

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Average summer daytime temperatures range from mid-high 70's with cool evening temperatures in the 50's. Autumn temperatures remain warm through October. Winter highs average in the mid-30's with snow cover of one inch or more exists an average of 54 days throughout the season.
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