A Remarkable Tribute & Powerful Story of Individuals Who Chose to Act
The Flight 93 National Memorial will be located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, the site of the crash. The events of September 11 and the dramatic story of Flight 93 are forever linked to this peaceful field. The following statements summarize why this place is so important that it has been established as a national monument:
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The crash site is the final resting place of the passengers and crew of Flight 93.
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The heroic actions of the passengers and crew of Flight 93 are part of the transformational events of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States.
Planned Facilities/The Project Components
Visitors to the Flight 93 National Memorial will be able to gather information and experience the power of the event by traversing the expansive natural landscape, ultimately focusing on the crash site and the extraordinary acts of the passengers and crew of Flight 93. The National Memorial will include a memorial expression area, a visitor information center and supporting infrastructure.
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Project Components and Estimated Costs:
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| Memorial Feature |
$27,000,000 |
| Visitor Information Center |
$6,000,000 |
| Infrastructure (roads, parking, utilities) |
$11,700,000 |
| Capital Campaign Costs |
$3,250,000 |
| Land Acquisition |
$10,000,000 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED GROSS PROJECT COSTS |
$57,950,000 |
| Funding Objectives |
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Private Sector Goal
(Individuals, Foundations, and Corporations) |
$30,000,000 |
Government Funding
(Federal & Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) |
$27,950,000 |
Flight 93 National Memorial Boundary And Construction Timeline
 The Conference Report from the 2006 Interior Appropriations bill requested that the National Park Service consider reducing the size of the national memorial boundary.
Currently 1,300 acres are planned for full acquisition in fee for preservation of the crash site, extent of human remains, and debris field; construction of the memorial feature including the visitor center; road access off of Route 30; parking and utilities (more than half of the 1,300 acres is owned by one corporation). The remaining 900 acres are planned only for purchasing scenic easements to assist local residents in maintaining the rural quality of life and preserving important viewsheds.
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