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.
Read MoreThe Georgetowner wrote about the roof “Topping Off” ceremony at the new Horse Stables and Education Center on the National Mall.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreWTOP wrote about the roof “Topping Off” ceremony at the new Horse Stables and Education Center on the National Mall.
Read MoreThe Equiery wrote about the roof “Topping Off” ceremony at the new Horse Stables and Education Center on the National Mall.
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 MoreWUSA-9's Marcella Robertson talked with Trust for the National Mall Executive Vice President Teresa Durkin about the major overhaul planned for the National Mall Constitution Gardens in time for America’s 250th birthday celebration.
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 MoreOn Wednesday, April 20, 2022, the Trust for the National Mall was honored to host its key philanthropic supporters, corporate partners and partnering organizations for a reception on the Portico at the Daughters of the American Revolution Headquarters to celebrate the Lockkeeper's House opening to the public on April 23.
Read MoreTime Out covered the reopening of the Lockkeeper’s House, the oldest structure on the National Mall, in spring 2022.
Read MoreLocated on the National Mall across from the Ellipse, the German-American Friendship Garden was dedicated in 1988 by German Chancelor Helmut Kohl and President Ronald Reagan to commemorate more than 300 years of German immigration to the U.S. and celebrate the friendship between the two countries. The Trust, with support from the German Embassy, Volkswagen Group of America and additional partners, is celebrating the completion of a multi-year project to rehabilitate the garden and rebuild the two fountains that flank the historic space, centrally located between the White House and the Washington Monument.
Read MoreUSA Today covered the reopening of the Lockkeeper’s House, the oldest structure on the National Mall, in spring 2022.
Read MoreWUSA9 covered the reopening of the Lockkeeper’s House, the oldest structure on the National Mall, in spring 2022.
Read MoreWashington Post covered the reopening of the Lockkeeper’s House, the oldest structure on the National Mall, in spring 2022.
Read MoreOn September 22, 2022, hundreds of volunteers from Home Depot and Clark Construction will kick-off a day of repairs to the green-topped information kiosks at the Vietnam Veterans and Korean War Veterans Memorials. Representatives from the Trust, Home Depot, Clark Construction and National Mall & Memorial Parks will deliver remarks.
Read MoreThe Washingtonian Magazine covered the reopening of the Lockkeeper’s House, the oldest structure on the National Mall, in spring 2022.
Read MoreCatherine Townsend, President and CEO for the Trust for the National Mall, joined FOX5 to discuss threats to the cherry blossom trees. Photo by Angela Napili
Read MoreDC Cherry Blossoms are in danger due to flooding at Tidal Basin. Matthew Morrison, Arborist at the National Mall and Memorial Parks and Catherine Townsend, president and CEO of the Trust for the National Mall, joined FOX Weather Sunrise to talk about the issue.
Read MoreFacing the challenges of damage caused by increasing foot traffic from millions of visitors, the growing impacts of the changing climate and daily flooding caused by the rising sea level, the beloved Cherry Trees on the National Mall need our help now more than ever. National Park Service arborists work year-round to care for the trees and ensure they continue to bloom for generations to come.
Read MoreOn Friday, March 11, 2022, from 10-11:30 AM, media can get photos and video of National Park Service arborist crews working on the grounds to showcase all that goes into caring for the Japanese flowering Cherry Trees year-round so they’re primed and ready for peak bloom and continue to bloom for generations to come. And catch CLOSE-UP shots of the developing flower buds. Crews will be pruning the trees so you can expect to see work with ladders, loppers and snippers with the Tidal Basin or the Washington Monument in the background.
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