September 11 Observance Ceremony

Visitors are encouraged to arrive early and allow ample time to park and walk to the event site.

All visitors on the morning of September 11 will park in designated lots and shuttle to and from the event. Accessible buses are available to accommodate wheelchairs. 

To learn more, visit September 11 Observance General Information - Flight 93 National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service).

Morning Observance

8:30- 10:30 a.m. at the Wall of Names.

The public is invited to join the morning observance to reflect on the attack in New York City, Arlington and Shanksville. The observance includes the reading of the names of the Flight 93 passengers and crew members. The Bells of Remembrance will ring in their honor.

Afternoon Ceremony
1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at the Wall of Names.

The ceremony is open to the public and includes remarks, keynote speakers, music and concludes with a public wreath laying ceremony at the Wall of Names.

The Wall of Names opens to the public at 3:00 p.m.

Visitors are encouraged to arrive early and allow ample time to park and walk to the event site. All visitors on the morning of September 11 will park in designated lots and shuttle to and from the event. Accessible buses are available to accommodate wheelchairs. 

The Visitor Center is open until 7:00 p.m. on September 11 and September 12.

Addtitional Events

Tower of Light tribute

From sunset to midnight on September 11, a column of light will illuminate the night sky from Flight 93 National Memorial and serve as a moving symbol of remembrance, courage, and sacrifice.

Flight 93 Flag Folding

From 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Memorial Plaza