In celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month, the Mellon Foundation released a seven-minute film, titled Beyond Granite: The Future of the Public Square, offering an exclusive preview of the inception, design, and future of Beyond Granite.
Read MoreThe Trust for the National Mall is hosting a media preview to celebrate the “topping off” at the project site of the new U.S. Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center on the National Mall to celebrate the new facility for the Mounted Unit.
Read MoreThe Trust for the National Mall is pleased to announce it will host a Commemorative Birthday Concert honoring the late Senator Robert J. Dole on July 21, at 5:30 PM EST at the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, on the eve of what would have been the Senator’s 99th birthday. Senator Elizabeth Dole will join us to share a tribute to Senator Bob Dole. The special event will feature a concert by the U.S. Army Blues Band performing Big Band music. Congressman Jim Slattery will also share remembrances of Senator Bob Dole.
Read MoreEven though traditional Memorial Day ceremonies and events on the National Mall will not take place this year due to the ongoing safeguards against the coronavirus pandemic, the National Park Service and its partners at the various veterans’ and service memorials will still honor those who gave their lives in defense of the country through virtual and online programming.
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.
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