https://www.nps.gov/flni News releases from Flight 93 National Memorial. en-us https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/learn-more-about-the-white-tailed-deer-management-plan-and-environmental-assessment-at-upcoming-public-meeting.htm Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:36:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) invites you to attend a public meeting to learn more about the release of the White-Tailed Deer Management Plan and Environmental Assessment for Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Friendship Hill National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/learn-more-about-the-white-tailed-deer-management-plan-and-environmental-assessment-at-upcoming-public-meeting.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/public-invited-to-attend-the-24th-memorial-observance.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:00:00 EST Flight 93 National Memorial will honor the 40 passengers and crew members on the 24th observance on Thursday, September 11, 2025, with the 30-minute Moment of Remembrance. The 9:45 a.m. ceremony includes the reading of names and a moment of silence.  A wreath-laying and gate-closing ceremony will take place near the Wall of Names on the Memorial Plaza.   https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/public-invited-to-attend-the-24th-memorial-observance.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-management.htm Wed, 26 Feb 2025 07:35:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has begun preparing a white-tailed deer management plan for Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Friendship Hill National Historic Site and Flight 93 National Memorial, all in western Pennsylvania. The dramatic increase in white-tailed deer densities over the past century have led to substantial ecological changes and degradation in both the natural and cultural landscapes of western Pennsylvania parks. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-management.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/memorial-groves-restoration-work-underway-at-flight-93-national-memorial.htm Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:00:00 EST Phase one of a multi-year project to revitalize the 40 Memorial Groves and Allée, or walkway, was completed last month. In April, nearly 700 dead or declining trees were removed from the Memorial Groves in preparation for future enhancements. Throughout October, soil remediation and mulching occurred in five groves and nearby sections of the Allée. Trees were also removed from the Allée near the Visitor Center, to allow for soil remediation. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/memorial-groves-restoration-work-underway-at-flight-93-national-memorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flight-93-national-memorial-23rd-observance.htm Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:22:00 EST  Flight 93 National Memorial will honor the 40 passengers and crew members on the 23rd observance on Wednesday, Sept. 11, with the 30-minute Moment of Remembrance. The 9:45 a.m. ceremony includes the reading of names and a moment of silence.  https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flight-93-national-memorial-23rd-observance.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/completion-of-the-911-national-memorial-trail-through-the-national-parks-of-western-pennsylvania.htm Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:39:00 EST The National Park Service announces completion of the 911 National Memorial Trail Through Three Western Pennsylvania Park Units with a press conference at Flight 93 National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/completion-of-the-911-national-memorial-trail-through-the-national-parks-of-western-pennsylvania.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/tree-revitalization-for-memorial-groves.htm Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:00:00 EST Flight 93 National Memorial has started a ten-year project to revitalize the trees within the 40 Memorial Groves. The National Park Service and the Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial are initiating the first phase of a public-private campaign to restore the living tribute to the Flight 93 crew members and passengers. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/tree-revitalization-for-memorial-groves.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flight-93-national-memorial-to-bring-9-11-service-to-classrooms-across-america.htm Tue, 05 Sep 2023 08:04:00 EST Teachers and students across America can virtually join the annual ‘Moment of Remembrance’ from Flight 93 National Memorial. This year the memorial ceremony held in observance of the September 11, 2001 attack will also offer more learning opportunities for classrooms. as part of the “Teach to Remember 9/11” campaign.  https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flight-93-national-memorial-to-bring-9-11-service-to-classrooms-across-america.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/-teach-to-remember-virtual-day-of-learning-for-september-11.htm Tue, 02 May 2023 05:55:00 EST The National Park Service and the Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial announce, ‘Teach to Remember,’ a virtual education program, as part of the evolving 9/11 ceremony at Flight 93 National Memorial. Educators can register for the virtual event starting in August 2023. On Monday, September 11, 2023, the park will virtually welcome schools and students from across the United States to join the reading of names and moment of silence.   https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/-teach-to-remember-virtual-day-of-learning-for-september-11.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/volunteers-celebrate-earth-day-at-flight-93-national-memorial.htm Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:07:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and the Friends of Flight 93 hosted volunteers Thursday and Friday for during National Volunteer Week. Over two days 150 volunteers contributed hundreds of hours to improve the National Memorial and observe Earth Day. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/volunteers-celebrate-earth-day-at-flight-93-national-memorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/find-your-park-in-western-pa.htm Wed, 15 Mar 2023 06:26:00 EST The National Parks of Western Pennsylvania (WEPA) tell the diverse story of America over 247 years, from the opening battle of the French and Indian War at Fort Necessity, to the crash of Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. National parks are home to many of the nation’s most beloved memorials, historic sites, battlefields, and iconic landscapes. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/find-your-park-in-western-pa.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/exploring-the-trails-of-the-national-parks-of-western-pennsylvania.htm Fri, 21 Oct 2022 06:18:00 EST The National Parks of Western Pennsylvania (WEPA) invite visitors of all ages and members of the media to attend a press conference on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the Staple Bend Tunnel. The one-hour event will highlight the 33 miles of trails across the five parks: Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, and Friendship Hill National Historic Site.  https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/exploring-the-trails-of-the-national-parks-of-western-pennsylvania.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flight-93-national-memorial-ceremony-to-honor-the-passengers-and-crew-members-of-flight-93.htm Tue, 06 Sep 2022 06:57:00 EST Flight 93 National Memorial will honor the 40 passengers and crew members on the 21st observance of Sept. 11 with the annual Service of Remembrance.  The service will begin at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Memorial Plaza. At 10:03 a.m. – when Flight 93 crashed – the names of each passenger and crew member will be read and the Bells of Remembrance rung in their memory. The program will conclude with a wreath-laying at the Wall of Names. Standing room is available for the public to attend the outdoor hour-long annual observance. ADA seating will be available. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flight-93-national-memorial-ceremony-to-honor-the-passengers-and-crew-members-of-flight-93.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/find-your-park-in-western-pennsylvania.htm Sun, 31 Jul 2022 17:10:00 EST The National Parks of Western Pennsylvania (WEPA) will celebrate the 106th birthday of the National Park Service with a special event, WEPA in a Weekend, on Thursday, August 25 through Sunday, August 28, 2022. WEPA includes the following five parks: Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Friendship Hill National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/find-your-park-in-western-pennsylvania.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/evening-visitor-hours-temporarily-adjusted.htm Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:13:00 EST Visitors to the memorial should expect early evening closures starting July 31, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/evening-visitor-hours-temporarily-adjusted.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/national-memorial-to-complete-ten-year-reforestation-project.htm Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:45:00 EST Flight 93 National Memorial will complete a major reforestation project this month, fulfilling the original memorial design with 150,000 native trees. The Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial, the National Park Foundation, and the National Park Service will host ‘Plant a Tree at Flight 93,’ on April 22 and 23. The tree planting coincides with National Park Week and is the longest ongoing volunteer service project at the memorial. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/national-memorial-to-complete-ten-year-reforestation-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flight-93-response-personnel-revisit-site-20-years-later.htm Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:58:00 EST On Friday, September 24, twenty years from when the field investigation concluded, first responders, investigators, and support staff returned to the Flight 93 crash site. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flight-93-response-personnel-revisit-site-20-years-later.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flni-20th-observance.htm Tue, 07 Sep 2021 07:32:00 EST Vice President Kamala Harris, former President George W. Bush and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will attend the 20th annual September 11 observance at Flight 93 National Memorial. With public health in mind, the observance will be limited to family members and invited guests and livestreamed on the park’s Facebook page. Park grounds will reopen to the public following the conclusion of the ceremony. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flni-20th-observance.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flni-20th-anniversary.htm Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:25:00 EST Two decades after September 11, Flight 93 National Memorial will observe the 20th anniversary and honor the 40 passengers and crew members who were aboard Flight 93 that day. With public health in mind, the 90-minute observance will be limited to family members and invited guests and livestreamed on the park’s Facebook page. Park grounds will reopen to the public following the conclusion of the ceremony. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flni-20th-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/plant-a-tree-at-flight-93-returns-for-national-park-week.htm Wed, 14 Apr 2021 05:01:00 EST New tree seedlings will be planted when volunteers converge on April 23 at Flight 93 National Memorial. The Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial, the National Park Foundation, and the National Park Service continue a major reforestation project that will result in 150,000 native trees at Flight 93 National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/plant-a-tree-at-flight-93-returns-for-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/educational-programming-goes-virtual.htm Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:02:00 EST Flight 93 National Memorial continues distance learning programs for audiences around the globe. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/educational-programming-goes-virtual.htm https://www.nps.gov/frhi/learn/news/digital-activities.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2020 10:49:00 EST The staff at Friendship Hill National Historic Site and Fort Necessity National Battlefield have produced a series of virtual activities for students and young people who are unable to visit the sites geared for different aged children., including a video tour of the Mount Washington Tavern, a comic book-style virtual Junior Ranger and a web-based Whiskey Rebellion quiz. https://www.nps.gov/frhi/learn/news/digital-activities.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flight-93-to-offer-september-11-ceremony-livestream.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2020 04:00:00 EST Flight 93 National Memorial has partnered with EarthCam to livestream the ceremony on Friday, September 11, 2020 in honor of the 40 passengers and crew members of Flight 93, which will be attended by President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt and other dignitaries. After consulting the Families of Flight 93, and in effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, the observance will be closed to the public. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flight-93-to-offer-september-11-ceremony-livestream.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/nineteenth-observance.htm Fri, 31 Jul 2020 07:32:00 EST Flight 93 National Memorial will continue to remember the 40 passengers and crew members of Flight 93 on Friday, September 11, 2020. The National Park Service (NPS) is planning a shortened remembrance to honor the courage and heroism displayed by the passengers and crew members nineteen years ago and will observe the day while also providing for the health and safety of visitors, the Families of Flight 93, volunteers and staff. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/nineteenth-observance.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/park-reopening.htm Thu, 14 May 2020 08:02:00 EST National Parks in Western Pennsylvania are increasing recreational access by opening grounds and trails. Visitor Centers remain closed due to COVID-19 https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/park-reopening.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/virtualvisit.htm Mon, 30 Mar 2020 08:12:00 EST The National Park System Units of Western Pennsylvania are offering weekly Facebook Live videos featuring each park unit starting March 31. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/virtualvisit.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/vpremarks2019.htm Fri, 06 Sep 2019 10:57:00 EST Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt will deliver remarks at the eighteenth annual September 11 Observance at Flight 93 National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/vpremarks2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/sept11observance2019.htm Tue, 20 Aug 2019 08:26:00 EST Flight 93 National Memorial will honor the 40 passengers and crew members of Flight 93 on the 18th anniversary of September 11, 2001 attack. This year's observance will be highlighted by speaker Mitchell Zuckoff, author of the newly released Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/sept11observance2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/memorial-update.htm Fri, 19 Jul 2019 10:36:00 EST The landscape of this former coal mine continues to transform eighteen years later into one of a living memorial to honor the passengers and crew members aboard Flight 93. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/memorial-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/2018events.htm Fri, 07 Sep 2018 04:40:00 EST President Donald J. Trump will deliver remarks during the observance ceremony on September 11 at Flight 93 National Memorial. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke will also speak at the ceremony. First Secretary of Homeland Security and 43rd Governor of Pennsylvania Tom Ridge will keynote the Tower of Voices Dedication on September 9. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/2018events.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/2018-media-credentials.htm Tue, 14 Aug 2018 09:55:00 EST Credentialing Procedures for Flight 93 National Memorial Tower of Voices Dedication and Seventeenth Anniversary Observance https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/2018-media-credentials.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/tov-media-preview.htm Fri, 13 Jul 2018 06:46:00 EST National Park Service staff will guide interested media from the parking lot to the base of the Tower of Voices in advance of its public opening. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/tov-media-preview.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/npstoreturnflight93.htm Fri, 01 Jun 2018 02:00:00 EST On June 21, 2018, the remaining wreckage of Flight 93 was returned to Flight 93 National Memorial as part of a longstanding effort by the Families of Flight 93, the National Park Service, and the National Park Foundation. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/npstoreturnflight93.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/w-jexhibit.htm Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:07:00 EST The memorial has partnered with Washington & Jefferson College to develop the exhibit Down but not Out: Baseball After September 11, 2001. This exhibit examines the longstanding relationship between baseball and the nation during times of national crisis, with a focus on baseball’s role in recovery following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The exhibition opens May 5, 2018 and will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm until July 8, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/w-jexhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/reforestation2018.htm Tue, 06 Mar 2018 09:04:00 EST Volunteers will be paired with forestry professionals to plant 14,960 native tree seedlings across 22 acres of the memorial. To date, volunteers have planted 101,358 native tree seedlings over 145 acres over the past six years. The work places the memorial one step closer to implementing the architect’s design and re-establishing 150,000 new trees on the site. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/reforestation2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/tovconstruction.htm Tue, 14 Nov 2017 05:43:00 EST Construction of the tower began in early October 2017 and will continue until winter weather restricts work; work will resume in the spring and continue until completion. Completion and a dedication ceremony are planned for September 2018. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/tovconstruction.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/towerofvoices.htm Sun, 10 Sep 2017 10:23:00 EST In partnership with the Families and Friends of Flight 93 and the National Park Foundation, Flight 93 National Memorial will break ground (and sound) today on a visual and audible reminder of the courageous actions of the 40 passengers and crew of United Flight 93. This feature marks the final phase of major construction of the memorial’s original design and will be named the Tower of Voices (TOV) https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/towerofvoices.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/vice-president-and-secretary-of-the-interior-to-speak.htm Fri, 08 Sep 2017 06:00:00 EST Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Secretary of the Interior and Global War on Terror veteran Ryan Zinke will deliver remarks at the September 11 Observance and Tower of Voices “Soundbreaking,” respectively. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/vice-president-and-secretary-of-the-interior-to-speak.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/credentialing-procedures-for-flight-93-national-memorial-tower-of-voices-soundbreaking-and-sixteenth-anniversary-observance.htm Fri, 11 Aug 2017 08:00:00 EST The Soundbreaking for the Tower of Voices will initiate the final phase of memorial construction and take place on Sunday, September 10. This advisory is for guidance and planning purposes only. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/credentialing-procedures-for-flight-93-national-memorial-tower-of-voices-soundbreaking-and-sixteenth-anniversary-observance.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/spkrseriesmiller.htm Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:17:00 EST Wally Miller, the Somerset County coroner who played such an integral role in the aftermath of the crash of Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, will be the featured speaker on June 17-18 at Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/spkrseriesmiller.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/stateofparks2017.htm Fri, 24 Mar 2017 07:50:00 EST On Wednesday, March 29, Superintendent Clark will share the projects, events and status of the five National Parks in Western PA. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/stateofparks2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flight9315yrslater.htm Sat, 10 Sep 2016 07:19:00 EST On 15 th Anniversary, Special Programs Include Luminary Lighting, Commemorative Ceremony with Remarks by Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flight9315yrslater.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/foundersday2016.htm Wed, 24 Aug 2016 10:01:00 EST The National Park Service invites visitors of all ages to join in the celebration of its 100th birthday this weekend. With special events across the country, and free admission to all 412 national parks from August 25 through August 28, the NPS is encouraging everyone to #FindYourPark / #EncuentraTuParque for the centennial. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/foundersday2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/distancelearningsept2016.htm Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:03:00 EST Students and teachers are invited to join a live, distance learning session on Friday, September 9 as part of the 15th anniversary observance of September 11, 2001. This educational video conference is made possible through partnership between the National Park Service, Internet2, and the Keystone Initiative for Network Based Education and Research. The free, one-hour program will be broadcast live from Flight 93 National Memorial twice so student audiences coast-to-coast have the opportunity to participate. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/distancelearningsept2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/sept11credentialing2016.htm Fri, 12 Aug 2016 05:58:00 EST Media credentialing and coverage procedures for the 2016 September 11 Observance. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/sept11credentialing2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/dedicatealleetrees.htm Wed, 10 Aug 2016 09:38:00 EST The recently planted Allée trees will be dedicated in a brief ceremony at the Flight 93 Center. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/dedicatealleetrees.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/pastatepoliceaviationunit-program.htm Mon, 01 Aug 2016 10:16:00 EST On Saturday and Sunday, August 6 and 7, at the Learning Center of Flight 93 National Memorial, discover the stories of the trooper pilots of the Pennsylvania State Police who responded to the Flight 93 crash site on September 11, 2001. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/pastatepoliceaviationunit-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/wagnerbooksigning7-2016.htm Tue, 19 Jul 2016 12:50:00 EST Somerset County resident Chuck Wagner, author of the book “Reflections from the Memorial,” will be signing books and giving special presentations about his work at the Flight 93 National Memorial Learning Center on July 23 and July 24. The event is the first in a new series of book-signing opportunities this summer presented by the Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial and the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/wagnerbooksigning7-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/centennialjrrangersrelease.htm Wed, 06 Jul 2016 07:11:00 EST In honor of the National Park Service Centennial, the National Parks of Western Pennsylvania are offering two new free special additions to the regular Junior Ranger Programs https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/centennialjrrangersrelease.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/educationlaunch2016.htm Wed, 18 May 2016 09:48:00 EST Fourth-grade students from the Baldwin-Whitehall School District in Allegheny County will visit Flight 93 National Memorial over four days in May to launch a new educational program geared to encourage awareness and visitation to the Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/educationlaunch2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/plantatree2016.htm Fri, 06 May 2016 09:18:00 EST On May 13 and 14, the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation, and Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial are continuing a major reforestation effort that will eventually result in 150,000 new trees at Flight 93 National Memorial, the nation’s permanent memorial to the 40 passengers and crew of United Flight 93, and all of those lost on September 11, 2001. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/plantatree2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/2015economicbenefits.htm Tue, 26 Apr 2016 09:42:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report based on 2015 visitation shows that 984,471 visitors to the five National Park Service sites in Western PA spent $58 million dollars in communities near the park. The five National Park Service sites include; Allegheny Portage Railroad NHS, Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Friendship Hill NHS, and Johnstown Flood National Memorial. In 2015 visitor spending supported 828 jobs and contributed $81 million to the regional economy. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/2015economicbenefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/through-their-eyes-flight-93-national-memorial-exhibit-features-tributes-left-by-children.htm Thu, 25 Feb 2016 11:54:00 EST “Through Their Eyes,” to be installed at the recently opened Learning Center at Flight 93 National Memorial on March 5, 2016. This exhibit includes children’s images, words, and objects left at the Flight 93 National Memorial as tributes from 2001 to 2016. Visitors to the exhibit will be able to view never before seen tributes left by children who visited the Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/through-their-eyes-flight-93-national-memorial-exhibit-features-tributes-left-by-children.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/finalfirereport.htm Sat, 06 Feb 2016 05:19:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) today issued a report and corrective action plan that outlined the major factors that led to a devastating fire at the headquarters of Flight 93 National Memorial and steps the agency will take to prevent similar incidents in the future. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/finalfirereport.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/visitor_center_opens.htm Thu, 10 Sep 2015 11:26:00 EST National Park Service officials opened the Flight 93 National Memorial Visitor Center following a dedication ceremony. One of the final steps to complete the park, the visitor center uses photographs, artifacts, tactile models, audio, and video pieces to convey the Flight 93 story in the context of the other terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/visitor_center_opens.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/everykidinaparkwepa.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2015 06:33:00 EST The five National Park Service sites in Western PA invite all 4th grade students to visit the parks for free as part of the White House’s new Every Kid in a Park program. Starting September 1, 4th grade students can now go to www.everykidoutdoors.gov to complete an activity and obtain a free annual entry pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/everykidinaparkwepa.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/mediapreviewvc.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2015 05:56:00 EST The National Park Service will host a preview tour for members of the media of the new Flight 93 National Memorial Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/mediapreviewvc.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/secretaries-of-interior-and-homeland-security-to-speak-at-flight-93-national-memorial-ceremonies.htm Thu, 27 Aug 2015 07:20:00 EST U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson will deliver remarks at the dedication of the Flight 93 National Memorial Visitor Center and the annual 9/11 observance, respectively. The ceremonies on September 10 and 11 honor the 40 passengers and crew of United Flight 93 on the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/secretaries-of-interior-and-homeland-security-to-speak-at-flight-93-national-memorial-ceremonies.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/annualpasscontest2016.htm Mon, 24 Aug 2015 04:28:00 EST August 25, 2015 marks the National Park Service’s 99th birthday and the start of the land agency’s centennial celebration into 2016. As the Western Pennsylvania National Parks (WEPA) prepare for the centennial year we are looking for talented fourth graders to share their park experience in art. The winning entry will be used on the annual five park pass for the 2016 season. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/annualpasscontest2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/credentialingsept112015.htm Thu, 13 Aug 2015 05:26:00 EST Media credentialing information related to the Dedication of the Visitor Center and the September 11 Observance for 2015 https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/credentialingsept112015.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flniobservance2015.htm Wed, 12 Aug 2015 09:48:00 EST Flight 93 National Memorial will honor the 40 passengers and crew of United Flight 93 on the 14th anniversary of September 11 with two days of special programs, including the dedication of the new visitor center on Thursday, September 10 and the annual 9/11 observance on Friday, September 11. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flniobservance2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/vctickets.htm Thu, 23 Jul 2015 13:32:00 EST Shanksville, Pa. – The new Flight 93 National Memorial Visitor Center will open to the public at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2015. The permanent exhibits use photographs, artifacts, tactile models, audio, and video pieces to convey the Flight 93 story in the context of the other terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Due to expected heavy visitation and limited space in the visitor center, entry for all visitors will be via a timed ticket with a specific date and time for the visit. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/vctickets.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/youthwork2015wepa.htm Wed, 15 Jul 2015 08:20:00 EST The five National Parks of Western Pennsylvania have partnered with the Student Conservation Association (SCA), the Citizens Conservation Corp of West Virginia (CCCWV), regional universities and high schools to help local students gain job skills while learning to become stewards of the National Parks in their backyards. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/youthwork2015wepa.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/volunteermemorialgrovescare.htm Wed, 06 May 2015 12:48:00 EST On May 2 the National Park Service and volunteers from the Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial came together on a beautiful Saturday to prune over 1,500 trees that make up the Memorial Groves dedicated to the 40 passengers and crew of United Flight 93. The 40 Memorial Groves, planted in 2012, sweep along the inside of the Park Entrance Road from the Visitor Center Complex to the Memorial Plaza. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/volunteermemorialgrovescare.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/wepatourismbenefits2014.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2015 04:37:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 852,325 visitors to the five National Parks in Western PA spent $49 million dollars in local communities near the five parks in 2014. That visitor spending supported 827 jobs in the region and had a cumulative benefit to the regional economy of $68 million dollars. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/wepatourismbenefits2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/autumnolive2015.htm Thu, 09 Apr 2015 10:28:00 EST During National Park Week, on Saturday April 17 and 18 National Park Service staff, the Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial and Park volunteers will work side by side to remove the invasive shrub Autumn Olive that is threatening the survival of the thousands of native trees planted at Flight 93 National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/autumnolive2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/wepa-joins-find-your-park.htm Tue, 31 Mar 2015 08:43:00 EST The five National Parks of Western Pennsylvania join parks, programs and partners across the country to encourage everyone to find their park and share their stories online at FindYourPark.com. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/wepa-joins-find-your-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/plantatree2015.htm Sat, 21 Mar 2015 08:03:00 EST On April 17-18 the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation, and Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial are continuing a major reforestation effort that will eventually result in 150,000 new trees at Flight 93 National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/plantatree2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/clarksuperintendent.htm Thu, 22 Jan 2015 09:45:00 EST Northeast Regional Director Mike Caldwell has selected Stephen Clark to be superintendent of the National Parks of Western Pennsylvania, which include the Flight 93 National Memorial, Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Friendship Hill National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/clarksuperintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/reinbold2assistantdirector.htm Wed, 21 Jan 2015 09:58:00 EST National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis today named Jeff Reinbold as the bureau’s assistant director for partnerships and civic engagement. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/reinbold2assistantdirector.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/national-park-service-completes-inventory-following-fire-at-flight-93-national-memorial-headquarters.htm Fri, 24 Oct 2014 13:00:00 EST The National Park Service has completed a thorough inventory of the museum collection items lost in the fire that destroyed the Flight 93 National Memorial headquarters on October 3. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/national-park-service-completes-inventory-following-fire-at-flight-93-national-memorial-headquarters.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/statements-on-headquarters-fire.htm Sun, 05 Oct 2014 06:38:00 EST Statements released by the National Park Service October 3-5, 2014, providing information and updates on the fire at the Flight 93 National Memorial headquarters. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/statements-on-headquarters-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/media-advisory-vc-media-tour-2014.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2014 08:16:00 EST The National Park Service will conduct a media tour of the Flight 93 National Memorial Visitor Center Complex construction site. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/media-advisory-vc-media-tour-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/coverage-procedure-sept-11-2014.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:06:00 EST Coverage guidance and credentialing information for the 2014 September 11 Observance https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/coverage-procedure-sept-11-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flight-93-national-memorial-september-11-commemoration-to-honor-the-heroes-of-flight-93.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2014 06:29:00 EST Flight 93 National Memorial will honor the 40 passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 on the 13th anniversary of 9/11 with two days of special programs, culminating in the annual observance on Thursday, September 11, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flight-93-national-memorial-september-11-commemoration-to-honor-the-heroes-of-flight-93.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/jrp_2014.htm Tue, 24 Jun 2014 06:03:00 EST Flight 93 National Memorial is releasing their new Junior Ranger Program for its youngest visitors this Saturday, June 28 by holding a “Junior Ranger Day.” The Junior Ranger Program is a national program offered at National Parks across the country. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/jrp_2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/nationaltrailsday2014.htm Wed, 04 Jun 2014 10:28:00 EST On June 7th, the American Hiking Society and the National Park Service will celebrate National Trails Day by encouraging visitors to spend a day hiking in National Parks. The five Western PA National Parks have over 31 miles of maintained hiking trails. The Park’s trails provide a variety of opportunities for exercise, bird watching, wildlife viewing and learning about the ecosystems of Western PA. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/nationaltrailsday2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/10yearssupportsomersettrust.htm Thu, 24 Apr 2014 13:43:00 EST Since 2005, Somerset Trust Company has provided needed support to Flight 93 National Memorial through the National Park Foundation. This year, as the company celebrates its 125th anniversary, Somerset Trust Company signed on as presenting sponsor for Plant a Tree at Flight 93. On April 25-26 the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation, and Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial are continuing a major reforestation effort https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/10yearssupportsomersettrust.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/refo2014.htm Tue, 01 Apr 2014 09:50:00 EST On April 25-26 the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation, and Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial are continuing a major reforestation effort that will eventually result in 150,000 new trees at Flight 93 National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/refo2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/centennialannouce.htm Mon, 24 Mar 2014 07:46:00 EST The National Park Service today announced that the centerpiece of its 2016 Centennial will be a broad public engagement campaign to reintroduce the national parks and the work of the National Park Service to a new generation of Americans, inviting them to visit and get involved. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/centennialannouce.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/springhrs2014.htm Thu, 20 Mar 2014 08:15:00 EST The National Park Service is happy to announce the spring opening dates for visitor facilities at the five National Parks of Western Pennsylvania. Superintendent Jeff Reinbold encourages visitors to spend a day in one or more of the five parks; :Spring is a great time to visit one of our historic sites or go for a walk on the 31 miles of walkways and trails in the five parks." https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/springhrs2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/tourismbenefits2013.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2014 09:19:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 802,503 visitors to the five parks in Western Pennsylvania in 2012 spent over $44 million in communities near the parks. That spending supported 677 jobs in the region. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/tourismbenefits2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/courtreporterspartnership.htm Tue, 18 Feb 2014 04:17:00 EST The National Park Service is pleased to announce a partnership with the Pennsylvania Court Reporters Association. This partnership supports the memorial's efforts to complete the transcriptions from the Oral History Project. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/courtreporterspartnership.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/conservationpartnershipaward.htm Thu, 16 Jan 2014 07:08:00 EST Various efforts to protect natural resources in and around national parks have been recognized by the Department of the Interior with Partners in Conservation and Environmental Achievement awards. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/conservationpartnershipaward.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/savingwitnesstrees.htm Wed, 06 Nov 2013 06:20:00 EST NPS staff, partners and local contractors are hoping to save the remaining hemlock witness trees near the crash site at Flight 93 National Memorial. This project, which began this week, will suppress the spread of the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) insect populations and maintain the health of the existing hemlock stand. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/savingwitnesstrees.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/wepawinterhours2013.htm Thu, 31 Oct 2013 10:32:00 EST The National Park Service including the five National Parks of Western PA will honor America's veterans with free entrance to all parks for all visitors, over the three day Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 9 - Nov. 11, 2013. Beginning Nov. 1, all five parks will transition to winter schedules. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/wepawinterhours2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/vccontractawarded.htm Fri, 20 Sep 2013 11:03:00 EST The National Park Service announced today that URS Group, Inc. of Morrisville, North Carolina was awarded the construction contract for the Flight 93 National Memorial Visitor Center. The award marks a significant milestone in telling the story of 40 passengers and crew whose courageous actions on September 11, 2001 thwarted a terrorist attack on our nation's capital. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/vccontractawarded.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/media-advisory-vc-groundbreaking.htm Mon, 09 Sep 2013 13:09:00 EST Media advisory with details concerning the groundbreaking for the Visitor Center Complex. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/media-advisory-vc-groundbreaking.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/secretary-jewell-to-offer-remarks.htm Mon, 09 Sep 2013 12:53:00 EST Secretary Jewell will travel to Shanksville, PA to deliver remarks as part of the 2013 September 11 Observance. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/secretary-jewell-to-offer-remarks.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/secretaryjewelvisitsept112013.htm Mon, 09 Sep 2013 11:19:00 EST Secretary Jewell will be visiting Flight 93 National Memorial to participate in the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Visitor Center Complex and the September 11 Observance https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/secretaryjewelvisitsept112013.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/sept112013.htm Thu, 29 Aug 2013 07:04:00 EST Flight 93 National Memorial will honor the 40 passengers and crew of United Flight 93 on the 12th anniversary of September 11 with two days of special programs, culminating in the annual observance on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/sept112013.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/july4thwepa2013.htm Mon, 24 Jun 2013 12:22:00 EST The National Park Service invites you to celebrate America's Independence by attending special July 4th events in the five Western Pennsylvania National Parks. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/july4thwepa2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/top-ten-kid-friendly-activities-offered-in-western-pa-national-parks.htm Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:41:00 EST The kids are out of school and parents are looking for free, fun and educational activities for children. When you’re planning your “staycation” or road trip, the Western PA national parks might just be your perfect destination. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/top-ten-kid-friendly-activities-offered-in-western-pa-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/trailsday2013release.htm Wed, 29 May 2013 11:11:00 EST If you're in southwestern Pennsylvania and looking for an outdoor activity that indulges your historic curiosity, you're in luck. On June 1, the American Hiking Society and the National Park Service will celebrate National Trails Day by encouraging visitors to spend a day hiking in National Parks. The Western PA National Park sites have over 31 miles of maintained hiking trails. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/trailsday2013release.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/western-pa-national-parks-launch-summer-special-events.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 12:24:00 EST In addition to daily programs the park service offers from June through August, over 50 special events are planned in western Pennsylvania’s five National Parks sites. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/western-pa-national-parks-launch-summer-special-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/commissionmtg5-4-13.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:24:00 EST The quarterly meeting of the Flight 93 Advisory Commission will be held on Saturday May 4, 2013 starting at 10:00 am. The meeting is open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/commissionmtg5-4-13.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/npssolicitsforconstruction2013.htm Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:26:00 EST The National Park Service posted a solicitation today for the construction of the Flight 93 National Memorial Visitor Center in Somerset County, PA. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/npssolicitsforconstruction2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/planttree93coverage.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:36:00 EST Media are invited to cover the opening program and the volunteer tree-planting effort on Saturday April 20, 2013. More details within. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/planttree93coverage.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/delaysummerhours2013.htm Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:19:00 EST Flight 93 National Memorial will delay the change from winter hours to summer hours from April 1 to May 1, 2013 https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/delaysummerhours2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/planttree2013.htm Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:57:00 EST Over the course of four days, April 19-20 and 26-27, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation are continuing a major reforestation effort at Flight 93 National Memorial, the nation’s permanent memorial to the 40 passengers and crew of United Flight 93, and all of those lost on September 11, 2001. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/planttree2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/commission-mtg-2-9-2013.htm Sun, 03 Feb 2013 12:20:00 EST Public is invited to Flight 93 Advisory Commission Quarterly Meeting in Somerset, PA on February 9, 2013. Current a future progress of the memorial will be reviewed. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/commission-mtg-2-9-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/public-is-invited-to-november-3-2012-flight-93-advisory-commission-meeting.htm Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:46:00 EST A meeting of the Flight 93 Advisory Commission will be held on Saturday November 3, 2012 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Progress reports on the various aspects of the memorial's operations and development will be presented. The public is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/public-is-invited-to-november-3-2012-flight-93-advisory-commission-meeting.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flight-93-national-memorial-changing-to-winter-hours-of-operation.htm Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:51:00 EST On October 15, 2012, Flight 93 National Memorial will change over to winter hours of operation. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flight-93-national-memorial-changing-to-winter-hours-of-operation.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/environmental-clean-up-of-lamberts-run-tributary-to-benefit-flight-93-national-memorial-and-surronding-area.htm Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:10:00 EST Office of Surface Mining grants $312,000 to fund environmental effort focused on Lamberts run in the area of Flight 93 National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/environmental-clean-up-of-lamberts-run-tributary-to-benefit-flight-93-national-memorial-and-surronding-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/public-meeting-lamberts-run-restoration.htm Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:49:00 EST The National Park Service will host an informational meeting to provide an update on the cleanup and restoration efforts for Lamberts Run. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/public-meeting-lamberts-run-restoration.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/vice-president-joe-biden-to-deliver-remarks-at-9-11-observance-at-flight-93-national-memorial.htm Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:05:00 EST Vice President Joe Biden will travel to Shanksville, PA, on Tuesday, September 11 to deliver the keynote remarks at the annual September 11th Observance at Flight 93 National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/vice-president-joe-biden-to-deliver-remarks-at-9-11-observance-at-flight-93-national-memorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/9_11_12_mediacoverageop.htm Thu, 06 Sep 2012 06:52:00 EST An advisory for media planning to cover the Flight 93 National Memorial Commemorative Service-NOT FOR BROADCAST https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/9_11_12_mediacoverageop.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/defense-secretary-to-visit-flight-93-national-memorial.htm Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:37:00 EST Secretary of defense Leon E. Panetta will tour Flight 93 National Memorial on Monday September 10, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/defense-secretary-to-visit-flight-93-national-memorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/september-11-2012-observance-schedule-and-special-programing.htm Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:08:00 EST Schedule and details concerning the special programing and commemoration service for the 2012 observance of September 11. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/september-11-2012-observance-schedule-and-special-programing.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flight-93-national-memorial-to-celebrate-national-park-service-birthday.htm Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:04:00 EST Flight 93 National Memorial will celebrate the 96th birthday of the National Park Service with kid-friendly programming on Saturday, August 25, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/flight-93-national-memorial-to-celebrate-national-park-service-birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/091112pr_advisory.htm Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:14:00 EST Media Advisory for Press planning to cover the September 11, 2012 Observance. This is not a release for broadcast. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/091112pr_advisory.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/public-is-invited-to-flight-93-advisory-commission-meeting-july-28-2012.htm Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:21:00 EST A meeting of the Flight 93 Advisory Commission will be held on Saturday July 28, 2012. The meeting is open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/public-is-invited-to-flight-93-advisory-commission-meeting-july-28-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/npweek12.htm Fri, 04 May 2012 12:27:00 EST Across the nation, people took to the national parks in late-April not only to visit, but also to roll up their sleeves. It was no different here in western Pennsylvania. Almost 10,000 people visited and volunteered at the five national park sites across the region during National Park Week, which ran from April 21 to April 29. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/npweek12.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/public-is-invited-to-flight-93-advisory-commission-meeting-may-5-2012.htm Tue, 01 May 2012 09:17:00 EST Flight 93 Advisory Commission is holding a meeting on May 5, 2012 to discuss the current progress of the memorial. The public is invited to attend. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/public-is-invited-to-flight-93-advisory-commission-meeting-may-5-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/national-parks-of-western-pennsylvania-equals-visitors-money-and-jobs-for-local-economy.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:11:00 EST A new NPS report shows the economic impact national parks have on local communities. This focuses on the National Parks of Western Pennsylvania. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/national-parks-of-western-pennsylvania-equals-visitors-money-and-jobs-for-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/national-parks-in-pennsylvania-equals-visitors-money-and-jobs.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:51:00 EST NPS report on economic benefits of National Parks to local communities. Focus on NPS units in Pennsylvania https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/national-parks-in-pennsylvania-equals-visitors-money-and-jobs.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/public-is-invited-to-the-first-flight-93-advisory-commission-meeting-of-2012.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:25:00 EST The public is invited to attend the Flight 93 Advisory Commission meeting on February 4, 2012 https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/public-is-invited-to-the-first-flight-93-advisory-commission-meeting-of-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/public-is-invited-to-flight-93-advisory-commission-meeting.htm Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:04:00 EST Public is invited to the Flight 93 Advisory Commission meeting on November 5, 2011. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/public-is-invited-to-flight-93-advisory-commission-meeting.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/media-advisory-dedication-and-commemoration-coverage-procedures.htm Mon, 01 Aug 2011 06:03:00 EST Coverage Procedures for the Dedication and 10th Anniversary Commemoration. Includes information on credentialing. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/media-advisory-dedication-and-commemoration-coverage-procedures.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/media-advisory-a-gift-of-remembrance-from-memorial-to-memorial.htm Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:42:00 EST Detailed information on the tree planting ceremony including times, locations, and more. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/media-advisory-a-gift-of-remembrance-from-memorial-to-memorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/a-gift-of-remembrance-from-memorial-to-memorial.htm Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:51:00 EST New York's National September 11 Memorial & Museum donates 40 sweet gum trees to Flight 93 National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/a-gift-of-remembrance-from-memorial-to-memorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/national-park-service-unveils-new-renderings.htm Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:00:00 EST The National Park Service and the Flight 93 National Memorial partners have release two new renderings of the Memorial Plaza at the Crash Site. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/national-park-service-unveils-new-renderings.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/newlin_selected.htm Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST NPS Northeast Regional Director Dennis Reidenbach has named Keith Newlin superintendent of the National Parks of Western Pennsylvania, which includes the Flight 93 National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/newlin_selected.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/hanley.htm Sun, 28 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST Joanne M. Hanley announced her retirement today after 32 years with the National Park Service, 13 of them in western Pennsylvania. She currently serves as general superintendent, National Parks of Western Pennsylvania, which includes the Flight 93 National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/hanley.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/lightdonation.htm Fri, 15 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST Musco Lighting has joined the effort to construct one of America’s newest and most important national parks, the Flight 93 National Memorial. Musco Lighting is donating their expertise to help illuminate the memorial including engineering, supervision, and equipment. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/lightdonation.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/road_award.htm Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service awards nearly $4.5 million to a PA company to build the new entrance road for the Flight 93 National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/road_award.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/earlyhourchange2010.htm Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST The shortened winter schedule will begin starting October 13, 2010 https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/earlyhourchange2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/firstladies.htm Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST The National Park Foundation announced today that First Lady Michelle Obama will join Mrs. Laura W. Bush as an additional keynote speaker at the September 11, 2010, ceremony being held at the future site of the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. https://www.nps.gov/flni/firstladies.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/lbush.htm Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST Mrs. Laura W. Bush will serve as the keynote speaker at a ceremony on September 11, 2010 to honor the 40 heroes of United Flight 93. https://www.nps.gov/flni/lbush.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/tfdisband.htm Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST The Flight 93 Memorial Task Force will sunset from service on August 7, 2010. https://www.nps.gov/flni/tfdisband.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/appointees10.htm Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST Secretary of the Interior Salazar names two new Commissioners to the Flight 93 Advisory Commission https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/appointees10.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/skyline.htm Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST National Park Service will close section of Skyline Road beginning December 22 to prepare for construction of permanent Flight 93 National Memorial https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/skyline.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/groundbreakingpartners.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST At a solemn ceremony in a remote Pennsylvania field, U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar marked the groundbreaking and start of construction for the permanent Flight 93 National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/groundbreakingpartners.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/groundbreakingdoi.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST “On behalf of a grateful nation, we say to the men and women of Flight 93 who gave their lives on September 11, 2001 to prevent terrorists from attacking our nation’s capital ‘We will never forget you,’” Salazar said. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/groundbreakingdoi.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/groundturning.htm Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar Set To Lead Flight 93 National Memorial Groundbreaking Ceremony on November 7th https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/groundturning.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/september-11-2009-commemoration.htm Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST Passengers and Crew of Flight 93 Honored in 8th Annual September 11 Commemoration in Shanksville, PA https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/september-11-2009-commemoration.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/91109release.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST Thousands of Americans will gather in a field in Shanksville, PA on the eighth anniversary of September 11th to participate in a solemn commemoration titled “Upon This Sacred Ground, Courage Remembered.” https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/91109release.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/doiannouncment.htm Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that the federal government has reached agreement with all of the landowners for all properties needed for the construction of the Flight 93 Memorial in western Pennsylvania. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/doiannouncment.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/onq.htm Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST As plans for the memorial for Flight 93 progress, WQED’s OnQ takes a look at what visitors will see when it opens to the public. The Flight 93 feature airs on Thursday, June 4 at 7:30pm on WQED-TV. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/onq.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/09rendering.htm Sun, 03 May 2009 20:00:00 EST The Flight 93 Memorial partners unveiled a stunning new graphic showing the new Flight 93 Memorial at the Sacred Ground, to be built by the tenth anniversary of 9/11. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/09rendering.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/tfmay09.htm Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Everyone is invited and encouraged to be a part of this lasting tribute and memorial, and to attend the upcoming joint meeting of the Flight 93 Memorial Task Force and the Flight 93 Federal Advisory Commission. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/tfmay09.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/npweek09.htm Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST The Memorial celebrates National Park Week and our Junior Ranger Program, April 18-26, as well as recognizing more than one million visitors. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/npweek09.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/land950.htm Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST FAMILIES OF FLIGHT 93 ACCEPT NATIONAL PARK SERVICE OFFER TRANSFERRING LARGEST PRIVATE LAND TRACT TO FLIGHT 93 PERMANENT MEMORIAL https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/land950.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/funding.htm Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST Flight 93 partners issue press release on approval of nearly $5.5 million in federal funds for the memorial. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/funding.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/jointdeal.htm Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST National Park Service, Families of Flight 93, and Svonavec, Inc. reach key agreement on crucial 274-acre heart of Flight 93 Permanent Memorial in Shanksville, PA. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/jointdeal.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/obartoproperty.htm Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST National Park Service acquires 57 additional acres for Flight 93 National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/obartoproperty.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/volunteersrecognized.htm Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST Flight 93 National Memorial Volunteers Recognized for their contributions. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/volunteersrecognized.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/august08support.htm Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service is pleased with the overwhelming support for the Memorial design at August 2, 2008 meeting of partners https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/august08support.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/hartzog07.htm Mon, 12 May 2008 20:00:00 EST Flight 93 National Memorial Volunteers Ambassadors are awarded the George B. Hartzog Jr. Award for "Outstanding Volunteer Group" https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/hartzog07.htm