First Amendment

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Applying for a Permit

Download a Special Use Permit Application-(PDF-116 KB)

E-mail the Special Use Permit Coordinator.

Mailing Address for Permit Applications:

Attn: Special Use Permit Coordinator
Flight 93 National Memorial
P.O.Box 911
Shanksville, PA 15560

What is a special use?

A special use is a short-term activity that:

• provides a benefit to an individual, group or organization rather than the public at large;
• requires written authorization and some degree of management control from the National Park Service in order to protect memorial resources and the public interest;
• is not prohibited by law or regulation;
• is not initiated, sponsored or conducted by the National Park Service;and
• is not managed under a National Park Service concession contract, a recreation activity for which the National Park Service charges a fee or a lease.

Next Steps

A permits specialist will contact you if additional meetings, discussions, or documents are required and continue to walk you through the permit process. A Public Gathering permit must be issued prior to holding the activity in the park.

What qualifies as a First Amendment demonstration?

36 CFR 2.51 defines demonstrations to include demonstrations, picketing, speechmaking, marching, holding vigils or religious services, and all other like forms of conduct that involve the communication or expression of views or grievances, engaged in by one or more persons, the conduct of which is reasonably likely to draw a crowd or onlookers.

Do all First Amendment demonstartions require a permit?

Demonstrations involving more than 25 people require a permit in most locations on parkland. The locations where 25 or more people can demonstrate without a permit are specified in 36 CFR 2.51.

Demonstrations involving 25 persons or fewer may be held without a permit within designated park areas defined in the map below in which hand-carried signs may be used, but stages, platforms, audio amplification or structures may not be used.

Are there specific locations First Amendment demonstration can place?

First Amendment demonstrations are allowed at all park areas unless restricted by regulation in 36 CFR 2.51 or the Superintendent’s Compendium.

 

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