Washingtonian’s Brooke Spach wrote a segment on the release of the Trust for the National Mall’s Audio Walking Tour as a collaboration with Netflix’s Rustin Movie. Photo courtesy of: Netflix.
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Presented in Partnership with Netflix, March On: Rustin is live and accessible virtually and in-person for all who visit the National Mall.
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The Trust for the National Mall recently sat down with artist Suzanne Firstenberg to reflect on her powerful and emotional exhibition, “In America: Remember,” one year after its installation on the National Mall. From September 17 to October 3, 2021, over 700 ,000 white flags were planted on the grounds of the Washington Monument, across from the White House ellipse, to memorialize the American lives lost to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Trust for the National Mall is grateful to our National Park Service partners for their quick work on the Washington Monument clean-up.
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The Trust for the National Mall pays tribute to former Director of the National Park Service Mary Bomar, who served as head of America’s national parks from 2006 to 2009. Director Bomar played a critical role in the Trust for the National Mall’s mission as the partner of the Park Service working to restore, preserve and enrich the National Mall.
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As the Trust for the National Mall looks ahead to the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the Trust is honored to unveil an exclusive trailer of the upcoming “March On” podcast to commemorate this historic watershed moment in history. The podcast will discuss and explore the National Mall as a stage for civil discourse and protest, while allowing listeners to “stand in the footsteps” of the leaders of some of the most historic moments on the National Mall, including Dr. King.
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To mark the October 21, 2021 celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, the Trust for the National Mall is proud to share exclusive content featuring the King family in intimate conversation about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's life and legacy. The conversation, recorded during the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, includes Martin Luther King III, his wife Arndrea Waters King and their daughter, Yolanda Renee King, who was 5-years old at the time.
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As we look back on this unusual year and look ahead with hope and optimism for the year ahead, I want to pause, reflect and thank you for being part of the Trust for the National Mall community.
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This was new territory for us: we wanted to do more than create an online version of our beloved annual gala. Our goal was to take this opportunity to bring a positive, inclusive experience to viewers all across the country for a shared celebration of what this symbol of America means to so many. Thank you for helping us make this goal a reality.
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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.
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Trust President and CEO, Catherine Townsend shares her reflections on the ways that The National Mall has served as a place to gather, unite, speak up and demonstrate what it looks like when the principles of free speech and freedom of assembly come to life.
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August is National Women’s Suffrage Month and the Trust for the National Mall is joining national and local organizations and institutions in celebrating the centennial of the 19th Amendment.
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For the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution enfranchising women, National Park Service park rangers at the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument created these one-minute videos that highlight suffrage subjects and the heroes who made woman suffrage a reality—including those women who continued the fight for full enfranchisement beyond 1920.
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As we prepare for the Independence Day holiday, I wanted to send my good wishes for a chance to rest, recharge and reflect on what freedom and independence mean to each of us, as individuals, communities and as a nation. This year, in particular, I’m thinking about how to put into practice –personally, professionally, and as a member of my community—our founders’ drive to do better tomorrow than we did yesterday.
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March On is a new experiential educational program concept that complements the organization’s preservation and capital enhancement projects, and ultimately, inspires pride and a deeper connection to the National Mall’s contribution to our nation’s past, present, and future. It is an opportunity to “stand in the footsteps” of the leaders of the most historic moments on the National Mall — To understand the powerful significance of this special place in bringing about change and shaping the course of America’s future.
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