As fireworks light the skies this Independence Day, our sights are already set on a truly monumental moment – July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of American independence. With just one year to go, the countdown is on. On that historic day, the National Mall will serve as the nation’s front yard and center stage for the Semiquincentennial.
Read MoreCoverage of the Trust and the National Park Service’s ambitious plans inspired by our nation’s founding in 1776 that will have generational impact on America’s Front Yard
Read MoreThe Countdown is ON. The Trust for the National Mall joined national partners and Mayor Muriel Bowser for the official press kickoff of America’s 250th in the nation’s capital, less than one year away.
Read MoreLeaders from Wells Fargo, Humana, UnitedHealth Group, Hamilton Place Strategies, and Alpha Corporation have joined the Trust for the National Mall board of directors as the Trust begins planning for America's 250th on the National Mall. The Trust for the National Mall is the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan philanthropic partner of the National Park Service dedicated to restoring, preserving, and enriching the National Mall and President’s Park.
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