On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 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 U.S. Capitol was thwarted.
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Upcoming Events
- Called to Action: The Flight 93 StorySun Aug 23 2026The program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter. There are benches available for seating.
- Called to Action: The Flight 93 StoryMon Aug 24 2026The program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter. There are benches available for seating.
- Called to Action: The Flight 93 StoryWed Aug 26 2026The program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter. There are benches available for seating.
- Called to Action: The Flight 93 StoryFri Aug 28 2026The program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter. There are benches available for seating.
- Called to Action: The Flight 93 StoryFri Aug 28 2026The program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter. There are benches available for seating.
- Called to Action: The Flight 93 StorySat Aug 29 2026The program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter. There are benches available for seating.
- 13 Days in SeptemberSat Aug 29 2026Walking tour starts on the Flight Path near the restrooms at the Visitor Center.
- Called to Action: The Flight 93 StorySun Aug 30 2026The program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter. There are benches available for seating.
- Caretakers of Heroes: The Response and Investigation of Flight 93Sun Aug 30 2026This program is held at the Memorial Plaza.
- Called to Action: The Flight 93 StorySat Sep 05 2026The program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter. There are benches available for seating.
- Called to Action: The Flight 93 StorySun Sep 06 2026The program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter. There are benches available for seating.
- 13 Days in SeptemberSun Sep 06 2026Walking tour starts on the Flight Path near the restrooms at the Visitor Center.
- Called to Action: The Flight 93 StoryMon Sep 07 2026The program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter. There are benches available for seating.
- Honoring the Forty Through Art: Live Chalk Portrait EventWed Sep 09 2026Flight Path Walkway adjacent to the Visitor Center
- Called to Action: The Flight 93 StoryThu Sep 10 2026The program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter. There are benches available for seating.
- Honoring the Forty Through Art: Chalk Portrait DisplayFri Sep 11 2026
- 25th Annual September 11 Observance: Afternoon CeremonyFri Sep 11 2026The Afternoon Ceremony will take place at the Wall of Names.
- 25th Annual September 11 Observance: Morning ObservanceFri Sep 11 2026The morning observance ceremony will take place at the Wall of Names.
- Called to Action: The Flight 93 StorySat Sep 12 2026The program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter. There are benches available for seating.
- Luminaria CeremonySat Sep 12 2026The Luminaria Ceremony will be held at the Wall of Names.