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Great Falls Remembers September 11

Friday, September 11, 2026 · Great Falls, VA

Great Falls will hold its annual September 11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 11, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial behind the Great Falls Library. The ceremony will honor the six Great Falls residents who died on September 11, 2001, along with others affected by the attacks and their aftermath. The ceremony is open to all, and parking is available in the library lot at 9830 Georgetown Pike. In case of rain, the event will move to the Grange. Portable chairs are welcome but not required.

This local community update for Great Falls, VA is scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2026 and is presented by Esther Camarotte. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Great Falls, VA area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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