Programs

 

In the event of extreme weather

*If there is a chance of active lightning or if thunder can be heard, programs are subject to be delayed or canceled.

 

2025 Programs

Please check calendar for program scheduling.

Called to Action (30 minutes)
Meet at the flagpole at the Memorial Plaza. The Called to Action is a ranger program discussing how Flight 93 fits into the greater context of September 11. This 30-minute program is held where visitors can sit on benches and listen to a ranger talk about aspects of the terrorist's plan, personal stories of passengers and crew, as well as the obstacles the passengers and crew overcame to thwart Flight 93 from hitting the terrorist's target.

13 Days in September (1 hour)
This quarter mile guided walk takes the Western Overlook Trail from the Flight Path near the restrooms at the Visitor Center Complex to the Western Overlook. Join a Park Ranger to learn about the hours and days immediately following the crash of Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. This program looks at how the Nation, responder, investigators, the local community and families of the passengers and crew members came to understand what happened over the skies here. Visitors are encouraged to use sunscreen and bring water. Caretakers of Heroes: The Response and Investigation of Flight 93 (30 minutes)
Meet at the flagpole at the Memorial Plaza. 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.

September 11 Observance
The 24th September 11 Observance begins at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, September 11 at the Memorial Plaza and is free and open to the public. This ceremony is standing room only. Limited accessible seating is available upon request. Click here for more information.

National Wreath Laying Ceremony (30 minutes)
Visitors are welcome to join the National Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Memorial Plaza near the Wall of Names.