Flight 93 story panels at the Memorial Plaza of Flight 93 National Memorial

The Memorial Plaza and the Wall of Names at Flight 93 National Memorial are open from sunrise to sunset daily, including the holidays. Visitors have the option of driving to the Memorial site or walking from the Visitor Center.

The Memorial Plaza consists of a Visitor Shelter, a series of wayside exhibits that tell the story of Flight 93, and a walkway that borders the crash site and leads to the Wall of Names. Park Rangers are on hand to answer questions. There is typically a Ranger near the shelter and wayside exhibits, one along the walkway, and one at the Wall of Names. There are no restrooms at the plaza or Visitor Shelter, but there are some at the parking lot.

The Visitor Shelter is the only building at the Memorial Plaza. Inside you will find messages from past visitors telling of their experience at the park or how the tragedy of September 11, 2001, affected them. Paper and pen are available for you to write your own message if you so desire. It will be displayed on the “Leave Your Message” wall inside the shelter. You can also pick up a park brochure inside.

Visitor Shelter at the Memorial Plaza of Flight 93 National Memorial

Ranger programs meet next to the Visitor Shelter at the flagpole and benches. Programs are held from Memorial Day through Labor Day at various times. Get the latest schedule on the National Park Service’s Calendar web page for Flight 93 National Memorial.

Ranger talks about Flight 93 are held at the Memorial Plaza at the Flight 93 National Memorial

The Wall of Names is located at the end of the Memorial Plaza Walkway (quarter mile walk). After the investigation into the crash was completed, the impact crater was filled in, creating a grave for the crash victims. The site is marked by a sandstone boulder. Access to the crash site is prohibited, and viewing it must be done from behind the black granite wall that lines the outer edge of the walkway. Sandstone benches along the path allow visitors to rest and reflect on the tragedy.

Flight 93 crash site seen from the Plaza Walkway at Flight 93 National Memorial

Sandstone boulder marks the United 93 impact site, Flight 93 National Memorial

Black, sandstone benches along the Plaza Walkway with three seats like in the Boeing 757, Flight 93 National Memorial

At the end of the walkway is the Wall of Names, a memorial similar to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D. C. Forty white marble monoliths aligned along the flight path of Flight 93 and pointing towards the crash site are inscribed with the names of the crash victims. In some cases extra information is included on the panel, such as the person’s occupation (mainly airline personnel) or an interesting fact about the person. Visitors are welcome to leave flowers at the base of the panels.

Flight 93 National Memorial Wall of Names

Flight 93 National Memorial Wall of Names

A visit to the Memorial Plaza takes about an hour, though you could spend more time if you start up a conversation with a Park Ranger or simply want to relax on one of the benches at the park.

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