Hosted by Norah O’Donnell, Anchor & Managing Editor, CBS Evening News, our program features entertaining performances along with special guests in an engaging tribute to the individuals, organizations, and movements that represent the ideals of the National Mall.
Read MoreThe oldest structure on the National Mall and untouched for more than 40 years, the Lockkeeper’s House was moved away from the busy corner at 17th and Constitution and fully restored. Completed in 2018 the house is now open to the public and is the gatekeeper to the National Mall, providing educational content to visitors for the first time about the history of the National Mall, the history purpose of the house and the surrounding landscapes.
Read MoreThe rehabilitation of the George Mason Memorial is complete and provides an urban oasis that more accurately reflects the historical period in which Mason lived as well as the memorial’s original design. The memorial includes a new central fountain, perennial plantings throughout the site and a refurbished George Mason statue, trellis and inscription.
Read MoreThe revitalization of the turf provides a green, beautiful expanse of land for the thousand plus events that occur there.
Read More32-months of repairs were conducted and the monument was officially reopened on May 12, 2014 after its complete restoration.
Read MoreAs the oldest free-standing, man-made stone structure standing outdoors in D.C., the lantern takes its place among the many natural and cultural treasures on the National Mall.
Read MoreIn partnership with the National Park Service, the Trust for the National Mall sponsored a new wayfinding signage program for the National Mall in Washington, D.C to better orient the 36 million visitors the park welcomes each year.
Read MoreIn partnership with the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service, and the generous support of Osram Sylvania and Pepco, the Trust for the National Mall has restore and upgraded the 174 historic bronze street lamps designed by Frederick Law Olmsted that line the Mall.
Read MoreIn 2012, the Reflecting Pool was completely rebuilt with sustainable water conservation features.
Read MoreThe District of Columbia War Memorial, which was constructed in 1931 to honor those District residents who served and died in World War I, was restored to its place of importance on the National Mall while continuing its historic use as a venue for concerts and other special events.
Read MoreThe Trust helped leverage more than $150 million in federal dollars for restoration projects on the National Mall, including repairing the sinking plaza in front of the Jefferson Memorial.
Read MoreDid you know the National Recycling on the Mall program recycles more than 200 tons of materials per year?
Read MoreThe Trust for the National Mall, in collaboration with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project, has added nearly 50 additional World War II veterans’ stories to the Trust’s award-winning World War II Memorial mobile app.
Read MoreTuesday, May 14, 2019
2:00 PM 4:00 PM
Thursday, May 9, 2019
6:00 PM -11:00 PM
The Trust for the National Mall, an official non-profit partner of the National Park Service, hosted its twelfth annual benefit event underneath the stars and amongst the monuments on the National Mall.
Read MoreWednesday, April 11, 2018
11:30 AM -2:30 PM
