Honoring our Veteran and Military Service Members on the National Mall
Honoring our Veteran and Military Service Members on the National Mall
The 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.
This Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, join us for special ceremonies to honor all who serve. What better way to recognize our veterans and military servicemen and women than by visiting the memorials built in their honor on the National Mall. While some events will be modified due to the lapse in federal government funding, ceremonies listed below will proceed on Tuesday.
The Trust is proud to partner with the National Park Service to restore, preserve and enrich the National Mall, including leading signature restoration projects and providing educational experiences and volunteer opportunities to connect visitors to history. Our mission on America's Front Yard takes on new meaning and significance as we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.
Read our special Veterans Day newsletter to learn more aboutabout our work and opportunities to honor the history of military service and sacrifice in America that is commemorated on the National Mall this Veterans Day, and all year long.
The Trust's National Mall Gateway, our new digital learning platform, features virtual, 360-degree tours of the military memorials and a special walking tour to honor military service.
Teach 250, a new teacher workshop series, is designed to help teachers as they prepare to bring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence to life in the classroom. Check out the November 25 session, spotlighting military service in history.
Our Volunteers-in-Parks are a dedicated group of volunteers led by the Trust and NPS who help guide and educate visitors, veterans and families on the National Mall. One third of our expert volunteers are veterans themselves.
Taps at the World War I Memorial: Did you know our partners at the Doughboy Foundation salute military service with a rendition of Taps played live each evening at sunset? Visit for yourself this Veterans Day.
The Trust is grateful to our veterans, servicemembers and military families this Veterans Day and every day. Thank you for your service.