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

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

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the United States came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. 2,973 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 nation's capital was thwarted. more...

U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, addresses the crowd at the Flight 93 National Memorial Groundbreaking Ceremony

November 7, 2009 Groundbreaking

More than 300 people gathered near the crash site to break ground on the first phase of the national memorial. Watch a video of the ceremony from our partners at the National Park Foundation, or read an essay from a member of the newly formed Friends of Flight 93 on his thoughts.
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Design rendering of the permanent Flight 93 National Memorial

The Memorial Design

Construction is almost ready to begin. We are on schedule to dedicate the initial phase of the permanent memorial on September 11, 2011. Learn more about the design and the plans to construct the permanent memorial.
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		Be Part of History! Support your Park. 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. more...

My National Parks

The national parks belong to you. We need your help to keep them in great shape. See how citizens are caring for the Flight 93 National Memorial and the other parks in western Pennsylvania. My National Parks (.wmv)

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109 West Main Street
Suite 104
Somerset, PA 15501

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Park Office
(814) 443-4557

Fax

(814) 443-2180

Climate

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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