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Events Calendar
A Monumental Conversation Honoring America's 250th: Celebrating Service of Women in the Armed Forces
Apr 7
A Monumental Conversation Honoring America's 250th: Celebrating Service of Women in the Armed Forces

A conversation honoring the leadership and service of women in the Armed Forces in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

Events on the National Mall

View the full list of National Cherry Blossom Festival Events here. 
March 20 - April 12

National Park Service Ranger Talks
Enhance your knowledge of the National Mall and explore its stories by attending a Ranger-led event. 
View the full list of upcoming talks.

Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony
Saturday, April 11, 1:30 - 2:30 PM

View the U.S. Navy Memorial Blessing of the Fleet in-person or online on Saturday, April 11th at 1:30 PM ET! As a tribute to our nation’s rich maritime heritage and the men and women who have contributed to its growth and success, the United States Navy Memorial hosts its annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremony each spring. Learn more and RSVP.

History Talks: Inside the Petersen House
Tuesday, April 14, 6 PM

Hosted by Ford’s Theatre, this 60-minute program is ideal for those familiar with Lincoln’s assassination who are eager to uncover deeper stories of Civil War Washington. This program is part of History Talks, a webinar series that investigates facets of Abraham Lincoln’s complex legacy and its relevance to today. These engaging talks, designed for history enthusiasts of all ages, feature compelling visuals with content experts delving into Lincoln’s legacy and the world of Civil War Washington. Register here.

DC Emancipation Day Reading of the Names Annual Program
Thursday, April 16, 11 AM

Visit the African American Civil War Memorial for an annual program commemorating the DC Compensated Emancipation Act. Participants are invited to join in by reading the names of individuals freed under the act. Learn more and RSVP.

Cabinet Conversations: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
Wednesday, April 22, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Revisit the founding ideals of the United States and trace the complex path from the Declaration of Independence to the Constitution in this thought-provoking conversation with leading scholars and experts hosted by Ford’s Theatre. Explore how the framers’ ambitious yet imperfect vision for liberty and equality has been interpreted, challenged and expanded through the lens of constitutional law and how the arts shape and foster national memory. Register here.

Past Events

Featured
Teach 250: "America 250 Adventure" on the National Mall
Mar 24
Teach 250: "America 250 Adventure" on the National Mall

Play the role of your students and learn some new National Mall stories in honor of America’s Semiquincentennial.

Teach 250: Beyond the March: Martin Luther King, Jr. in Washington, D.C.
Feb 24
Teach 250: Beyond the March: Martin Luther King, Jr. in Washington, D.C.

Join us as we explore the lesser-known visits that brought Dr. King to the National Mall.  

Teach 250: From the Ballpark to the Classroom: Exploring American History Through Baseball with the Washington Nationals
Jan 27
Teach 250: From the Ballpark to the Classroom: Exploring American History Through Baseball with the Washington Nationals

Baseball isn’t just a game—it’s a cornerstone of American culture. Join the Washington Nationals for a webinar exploring how our nation’s pastime can serve as a powerful lens for understanding U.S. history.

Teach 250: Commemorating American Military Service and Sacrifice | Designing Virtual and In-Person Classroom Tours of the National Mall
Nov 25
Teach 250: Commemorating American Military Service and Sacrifice | Designing Virtual and In-Person Classroom Tours of the National Mall

This month’s Teach 250 invites educators to reflect on the origins of Veterans Day, first commemorated as Armistice Day at the end of World War I. Using the National Mall Gateway, participants will discover creative ways to bring themes of service, sacrifice and citizenship into their classrooms.

Teach 250: Bringing History to Life | Civics Education Resources from the National Archives
Oct 28
Teach 250: Bringing History to Life | Civics Education Resources from the National Archives

In the second session of Teach 250: Inspiring a More Perfect Union, join the National Archives Foundation to support civics education in your classroom. Discover how to bring history to life using primary sources, interactive tools, and classroom-ready resources from the National Archives.

Teach 250: Introducing the National Mall Gateway from the Lockkeeper's House
Oct 7
Teach 250: Introducing the National Mall Gateway from the Lockkeeper's House

Educators are invited to join the Trust for the National Mall, National Park Service and Destination DC to kick off this year's series of Teach 250: Inspiring a More Perfect Union. In this session, we will show you how to use the Gateway to explore the Lockkeeper’s House, as an example of ways teachers can use the platform in their classroom and to prepare for on-site visits.

Monumental Conversation With Governors Wes Moore and Glenn Youngkin
Sep 18
Monumental Conversation With Governors Wes Moore and Glenn Youngkin

The Trust for the National Mall invites you to join us for a special conversation with the governors and first ladies of Maryland and Virginia.

Eisenhower Under the Stars 2025
Sep 5
Eisenhower Under the Stars 2025

Celebrating the anniversary of President Eisenhower submitting the proposal to create what would become NASA, local astronomical organizations will take visitors on tours of the cosmos through guided telescope observations and information on space exploration today. 

D-Day Commemoration: Concert at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Jun 6
D-Day Commemoration: Concert at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Commemorate the 81st anniversary of the decisive World War II D-Day Operation with a U.S. Army Band performance at the Eisenhower Memorial. Free and open to the public.

Notes of Remembrance: Taps Across the National Mall
May 26
Notes of Remembrance: Taps Across the National Mall

At 5 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, Taps will be played in unison at eleven memorials and sites of future memorials that honor those who have made the supreme sacrifice in the service of their country.

 
Featured Projects
BloomCam
BloomCam

The Trust for the National Mall, The National Cherry Blossom Festival and the National Park Service are thrilled to announce the introduction of the #BloomCam, to allow people to virtually monitor DC’s famous budding cherry blossom trees along the Tidal Basin in real time as they bloom.

Save the Tidal Basin
Save the Tidal Basin

The first phase of our three-year National Treasure initiative with the National Trust for Historic Preservation will be to design, host, and share results from an Ideas Lab presented by American Express—a forum for generating a bold, ambitious, and integrated vision for the Tidal Basin.