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Events Calendar

Events on the National Mall

American Aspirations at the Smithsonian Castle
June 2 - July 26, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Daily
The iconic Smithsonian Castle on the National Mall has reopened in time for the 250th this summer. Visit their newest exhibit, American Aspirations. The exhibition invites visitors to consider how the founding ideals of 1776 have been interpreted and how each generation has reached towards new understandings of freedom, opportunity, and a shared future. Additional parts of the first floor open until September 7, 2026. Learn more.

Summer Concert Series at the National World War I Memorial 
Select Thursdays, 5 PM
The National World War I Memorial’s popular summer programming continues this month. All concerts are held at the National World War I Memorial located on Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 14th and 15th Streets. The program is free and open to the public. RSVP and see the schedule on the Doughboy Foundation website.

Ranger Talks
Enhance your knowledge of the National Mall and its stories by attending a ranger-led talk. Throughout the month of September, enjoy such topics as: "The Unfinished America: A 250-Year Journey of Liberty and Economic Freedom." View the full schedule of programs. 

Spirit of '76 Congressional Exhibit
Ongoing through 2026
Take a tour of the historic Capitol with one of the engaging Visitor Guides when you visit the special Congressional exhibit, the Spirit of ’76. Visitor Center Curators and Education Specialists will host an array of onsite public programs – including Family Programs for young learners – highlighting the special exhibit.

Past Events

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OPEN HOUSE FOR AMERICA'S 250th
Jun 17
OPEN HOUSE FOR AMERICA'S 250th

The Trust for the National Mall and its partners at the National Park Service and the U.S. Park Police will host an Open House celebrating the U.S. Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center, the first project we delivered to prepare the National Mall for America's 250th anniversary.

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Notes of Remembrance: Taps Across the National Mall
May 25
Notes of Remembrance: Taps Across the National Mall
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America 250 Adventure on the National Mall
May 5
America 250 Adventure on the National Mall

Tuesday, May 5 at 11 AM ET
In honor of the nation's 250th birthday, join rangers from National Mall and Memorial Parks to explore places connected to this anniversary. 

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Teach 250: The Building of a Nation with the National Building Museum
Apr 28
Teach 250: The Building of a Nation with the National Building Museum

Join the National Building Museum and the National Mall in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary to discover the impact that the built environment has had on the nation’s first 250 years.

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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.

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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.

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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.  

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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