Pentagon 9/11 Memorial - FREE In-Person Guided Walking Tour with Deirdre
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9/11 and the Pentagon - FREE In-Person Guided Walking Tour
On September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four planes. Two slammed into the World Trade Center in New York. One crashed into a field in Pennsylvania after the passengers attempted to take back control from the terrorists. And one hit the Pentagon. This walking tour will focus on the story of the Pentagon and 9/11.
The Walking Tour will start at the Pentagon City Mall (near the Metro entrance) where we will discuss some of the significant terrorist attacks before 9/11. Then, we walk to the Pentagon parking lot where we will discuss the building of the Pentagon and the need for renovations which began in earnest in 1998. Then we will walk to the western façade of the Pentagon where American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon and provide stories of the Heroes and Survivors. And then we explore the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial just as the sun starts setting.
YouTube Video of Our 2019 Tour:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNGn1sMgfbQ
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Please note that this is a live in-person guided walking tour in Arlington, VA
Registration: FREE and all are welcome including children and groups. Unfortunately, non-service animals are not allowed at the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial. As this is a very limited space event, please keep your RSVP up-to-date if you are no longer able to attend.
Weather: This event will take place light rain (sprinkles) or shine. If it’s on our calendar, then we will proceed as scheduled.
Metro: Pentagon City
Parking: We recommend paid parking at the Pentagon City Mall. The street parking is extremely limited.
Meeting Point: The South Hayes Entrance of the Pentagon City Mall outside the Matchbox Restaurant. Look for your host Deirdre O’Sullivan and a group of friendly people.
Total Walking Distance: 2 miles. It is approximately 1 mile from the Pentagon City Mall to the Pentagon and then another mile to return.
Hosted by: Deirdre O’Sullivan.
Deirdre O’Sullivan is a well-known member of the non-profit community organization Washington DC History & Culture. For the last several years, she has conducted online presentations on Irish History, the American Revolution, the Battle of Gettysburg (US Civil War), the Great War, and the Battle of Midway (WWII). She has a great interest in History and enjoys sharing her knowledge.
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