What Is Flight 93 National Memorial?
Flight 93 National Memorial is a monument to the brave crew and passengers who fought their plane’s hijackers on September 11, 2001.
What Makes It Beautiful?
There’s beauty in sadness, and even after twenty years, this is still a somber spot. The main area of the memorial curves around the bowl where Flight 93 fell, leading to a row of names on marble slabs. These slabs are individually cut, rather than mass-produced, to represent the individuality of all the folks onboard who fought for control of the cockpit against hijackers. Their actions ultimately saved the US Capitol, but they could not save themselves in the process.
This is very much a place for reflection, whether gazing at the boulder that marks the crash site or standing at the Tower of Voices, where the wind moves through 40 chimes, each with a unique note that is specially tuned to harmonize with the other 39. It is one way to bring serenity back to a place where such chaos happened.
How Can I #HelpTheHelpers?
- Volunteer at the Flight 93 National Memorial!
- Donate to the Flight 93 National Memorial!
- Be a responsible visitor! Remember the old adages: Pack out what you pack in! Take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints!
How Do I Get There?
6424 Lincoln Highway
Stoystown, PA 15563
(Take Me There!)
When Should I Visit the Park?
The visitor center is open daily from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM, while the rest of the monument is open from sunrise to sunset!
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