The National Park Service and the Trust for the National Mall will hold a Cherry Blossom Tree Care Media Availability to highlight how National Park Service crews care for the flowering Japanese cherry trees and how the Trust perpetuates the international gift of the trees. The availability will be held at the newly restored Tidal Basin seawall, where a number of newly planted cherry trees are located.
Read MoreAs the iconic cherry trees reach peak bloom in Washington, D.C., during America’s 250th anniversary year, the Trust for the National Mall and National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) are celebrating the recent announcement that DAR is making a transformative $2 million gift to the nation as the foundational Legacy Leader of the Trust’s Cherry Tree Endowment.
Read MoreTrust for the National Mall president and CEO Catherine Townsend joined Chair Rosie Rios and national business leaders to celebrate the USA and mark 250 years of American ingenuity, joining America250 at the New York Stock Exchange for the opening bell that heralded the arrival of the Semiquincentennial.
Read MoreOn March 17, 2026 the Trust for the National Mall and the National Park Service gathered volunteers and National Park Rangers to celebrate the 2025 achievements of the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program, and to look ahead to new initiatives coming to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary in 2026.
Read MoreThe Trust for the National Mall and its partners at the National Park Service (NPS) are thrilled to announce #BloomCam is LIVE, featuring a bird’s eye view of Washington’s grandest springtime tradition from high above the Tidal Basin. Viewers from around the world can tune in LIVE to watch the beloved cherry trees on the National Mall as they bloom in real time.
Read MoreOn February 20th, the Trust for the National Mall was proud to join the National Park Service, local students, and partners to honor George Washington's 295th birthday with a special ceremony at the historic Sylvan Theater near the Washington Monument.
Read MoreOn February 12, the Trust was honored to join its National Park Service partners and the Lincoln Birthday National Commemorative Committee for a public ceremony.
Read MoreSince 2005, District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Peabody & Watkins Elementary 5th graders have taken part in an annual tradition visiting the Lincoln Memorial to recite Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.
Read MoreThe U.S. Park Police Mounted Unit marked the retirement of beloved U.S. Park Police Horse "Tedi" on January 21 on America’s Front Yard. Tedi joined the Mounted Unit in 2010 and was the longest-serving horse in the history of the unit.
Read MorePlease enjoy this gallery of photographs taken on the National Mall during the 2026 Illumination of America fireworks show, which kicked off our Semiquincentennial year, the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
Read MoreThe Trust was thrilled to host German Ambassador to the U.S. Jens Hanefeld and Anna Schneider, SVP, Industry-Government Relations at Volkswagen Group of America for a tour of the restored gardens on the National Mall.
Read MoreThe Trust for the National Mall officially unveiled the National Mall Gateway—a new digital platform that brings the stories, symbols, and civic lessons of America's Front Yard directly into classrooms—at the 105th National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Annual Conference, which was held December 4-6 in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreAs we reflect over the Thanksgiving weekend, and head toward America’s 250th anniversary year, we’re reminded of the courage and sacrifice that helped build our nation. This fall, we're pausing to reflect and share gratitude for the 56 brave signers of our nation’s founding charter.
Read MoreThe Trust for the National Mall is proud to showcase the stunning photography of visitors to the National Mall who come year-round to capture the greenery, foliage, architecture and activities of America’s Front Yard.
Read MoreThe Trust for the National Mall was honored to bring its work to honor America’s 250th on the National Mall north for a Monumental Evening in Boston on November 12.
Read MoreThe Trust’s for the National Mall’s 2025 Donor Appreciation Week celebrated our incredible donors, volunteers, and partners who help to preserve the legacy and beauty of the National Mall.
Read MoreThe Trust for the National Mall was honored to join FOX 5 DC TV for a series of LIVE spotlights on our work and mission with the National Park Service inspired by America’s upcoming 250th Anniversary.
Read MoreThe National Mall is the iconic American space that remembers and honors our nation's history and the legacy of military service 365 days a year. But Veterans Day always provides a special opportunity for all to pause for reflection and remembrance and honor U.S. Military servicemembers and veterans.
Read MoreThe Trust was honored to be included in Washington Business Journal’s Power 100 Regional Leaders and Conveners of 2025, recognizing President and CEO Catherine Townsend as one of the most influential business leaders in the Washington, D.C. region.
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