On 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.
Read MoreThe Trust for the National Mall was honored to join partnering organizations, experts and scholars to launch Beyond Granite, a forward-thinking initiative funded by the The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation aimed at broadening the dialogue and stories represented in the national commemorative landscape. Over the next two years, this important project will bring a special series of commemorative works to the National Mall and surrounding area to elevate diverse and inclusive stories and voices on the National Mall and in Washington, DC, and create a more vibrant commemorative landscape representing all Americans.
Read MoreThe Trust for the National Mall and the National Park Service honored their Volunteers of the Year during a ceremony on the National Mall on December 3. Learn about our 2021 Volunteer Partner, Volunteer Group, Individual Volunteer and New Volunteer Awardees here. The Trust and NPS are grateful for its committed and ever-expanding corps of volunteers on the National Mall.
Read MoreThe Tidal Basin is one of the most iconic spots on the National Mall, but changes in weather patterns and increased risk of coastal flooding have rendered it one of America’s most endangered landmarks.
Read MoreTo 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.
Read MoreThe Trust for the National Mall announces with excitement that it was awarded a multimillion-dollar grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support a pilot project to create a new model for temporary commemorative works in Washington, DC. The project will bring a series of commemorative installations on and around the National Mall and in Washington, DC neighborhoods that fully engage the community in conversation and reflect and honor the diversity of the American people.
Read MoreFrom September 17 to October 3, 2021, more than 670,000 small white flags covered the grounds at the northern base of the Washington Monument, each one representing a life lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Trust for the National Mall was honored to play a part in helping artist Suzanne Firstenberg bring this exhibit, called In America: Remember, to fruition, and to showcase the power that temporary public art installations can have.
Read MoreMore severe weather patterns, rising tides and changing landscapes due to factors like fossil fuel emissions point to a coming reckoning. News4’s Derrick Ward reports that locally, the signs are as close as some of our national treasures.
Read MoreThe Trust for the National Mall announces with excitement that its 24/7 year-round #MonumentCam will showcase the fireworks in the nation’s capital and provide spectacular views of the National Mall for the upcoming July Fourth weekend.
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