Reservations for ranger-guided fall field trips open May 1, 2026.
We will be offering ranger-guided field trips on a first come, first serve basis Monday through Friday starting September 15 through November 20. Ranger-led programs last approximately 2-3 hours in length and will be centered around activity-based programming. In addition to the ranger-guided activities, groups should plan for additional time to tour the memorial on their own.
Ranger-Guided Visit Times and Group Sizes
Time Slots Available (2 Hours with a Ranger):
- 9:00am - 11:00am
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
- 11:00am - 1:00pm (on a case-by-case basis for extenuating circumstances such as a long travel time to the memorial)
Group Size:
- We can accommodate groups of 50 or less Tuesdays through Thursdays.
- Larger groups may be scheduled on Mondays or Fridays or split over several days.
How to Reserve a Ranger-Guided Field Trip
To begin your reservation request for a ranger-guided field trip, please email our education team with the following information:
[ ] Name of School/Organization/Family
[ ] Street Address
[ ] City, State, Zip
[ ] School/Contact Phone Number
[ ] Teacher/Leader Contact
[ ] Teacher/Leader Email
[ ] Grade(s)
[ ] Number of Students/Participants
[ ] Number of Classes If Applicable
[ ] Programs of Interest
[ ] Possible Dates/Times for Each
[ ] Additional Questions/Comments
We recommend this option for groups that are unable to schedule a ranger‑guided tour or have limited time at the memorial but still want a meaningful introduction to the site.
Upon arrival to the memorial, the group leader should ask the ranger at the front desk of the Visitor Center if they would be able to provide an orientation to their group. Depending on staffing levels and visitor volume, the ranger can give a 5 to 10 minute orientation to the memorial and the story of Flight 93. Following the ranger orientation, your group can continue their visit self-guided.
For advice on planning the rest of your visit, please check out our
group planning page.
For lesson suggestions and materials, please check out our
Teach to Remember content and
educational resources.
Educators are encouraged to bring their students to the memorial for a self-guided field trip any time that works best for them! The Memorial Grounds are open every day from sunrise to sunset and the Visitor Center is open everyday from 9:00am to 5:00pm excluding Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
No reservation is required for fully self-guided groups. However, please provide the park ranger at the front desk of the Visitor Center with the total number of buses and visitors in your group when you arrive.
For lesson suggestions and materials, please check out our
Teach to Remember content and
educational resources.
We ask that teachers and chaperones prepare students to conduct themselves with respect and solemnity while visiting the memorial. For advice on planning your visit, please check out our
group planning page.
