Beyond Granite, a brand-new initiative, will bring to the National Mall a series of dynamic installations that are designed to create a more inclusive, equitable, and representative pathway for the commemorative landscape. The partners behind Beyond Granite will welcome the public to experience this pilot exhibition Aug. 18 – Sept. 18, 2023.
Read MoreThe Washington Posts’ Kevin Ambrose wrote about Stumpy, the resilient cherry tree on the Tidal Basin and beloved DC icon, and why all of the cherry trees on the Tidal Basin need our help.
Read MoreNBC4’s Tommy McFly visited the Tidal Basin to learn more about how the effects of the changing climate and damage from storms and daily flooding are taking a toll on the cherry trees. Learn more about how you can save the cherry trees and Stumpy!
Read MoreThe Trust for the National Mall completed construction on the NEW state-of-the-art and sustainable facility at the end of 2022. Take a sneak peek! (Photo by NPS)
Read MoreAs the National Park Service and the Trust for the National Mall prepared for Peak Bloom and another beautiful season of the flowering cherry trees, we welcomed the public to get a sneak-peek at what it’s like to care for and maintain the Tidal Basin’s blooms.
Read MoreCBS Evening News’ Norah O’Donnell visited the Tidal Basin to tour the cherry blossoms amidst the peak bloom season and spoke to National Park Service Arborist Matthew Morrisson about caring for the beloved cherry trees.
Read MoreExclusive Media Tour of the Horse Stables and Education Cetner on the National Mall.
Read MoreCherry Blossom Streaming Cameras Now LIVE. Photo by: Chris Fukuda
MEDIA ADVISORY: With peak bloom coming early due to rising temperatures, we are offering a media availability to see how we care for the cherry trees and get them ready for their big moment.
Learn more about and meet Tiffany Chung, one of the six artists named to Beyond Granite’s inaugural exhibition on and around the National Mall.
Read MoreCBS Sunday Morning’s Faith Salie visited the Washington Monument on the National Mall to celebrate the anniversary of the monument’s dedication ahead of Presidents’ Day and George Washington’s birthday. The Washington Monument’s construction and completion illustrates the role of private philanthropy in helping shape our most iconic structures on the National Mall.
Read MoreLearn more about and meet Derrick Adams, one of the six artists named to Beyond Granite’s inaugural exhibition on and around the National Mall.
Read MoreSmithsonian Magazine named Beyond Granite’s inaugural exhibit, Pulling Together, as one of the most highly anticipated museum openings of 2023.
Read MoreThe Trust for the National Mall shares a video clip that explores how the National Mall has been shaped and will continue to help shape our collective history for generations to come.
Read MoreThe Trust for the National Mall reflects on our accomplishments in 2022 with our Top 20 Moments from this past year, while looking ahead towards the exciting work upcoming in 2023 with our partners at the National Park Service.
Read MoreCBS News’ Michelle Miller sat down with Vice Chair for the Trust for the National Mall’s Board of Directors Sheila Johnson, who also recently honored as Washington Business Journal CEO of the Year. Sheila and Michelle visited the Horse Stables on the National Mall to talk about the restoration of a new, state-of-the-art facility for the horses.
Read MoreArtNet covered Beyond Granite’s inaugural exhibit, Pulling Together, and its exciting work with a roster of creatives who will help expand the commemorative landscape on the National Mall and beyond.
Read MoreThe New York Times covered Beyond Granite’s inaugural exhibit, Pulling Together, and its exciting work to expand the commemorative landscape on the National Mall and beyond.
Read MoreThe Trust for the National Mall will launch a new national initiative funded by the Mellon Foundation and announce the roster of artists who will take part in the inaugural exhibition of Beyond Granite during a media preview event on December 7, 2022.
Read MoreMEDIA ADVISORY: The Trust for the National Mall will join with the National Park Service, Clark Construction and Home Depot to present the kiosks to the veterans and volunteers who help families of fallen servicemembers in navigating the memorials and finding the names of their loved ones at the memorials built to honor their service.
