NEWS RELEASE: Mellon Foundation Short Film Previews Beyond Granite Initiative Led by Trust for the National Mall with NCPS and NPS Partners

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.

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Home Depot Foundation Volunteers Kick-Off Day of Service to Upgrade Kiosks Near Veterans' Memorials

On September 22, 2022, hundreds of volunteers from The Home Depot, including veterans, gathered on the National Mall for a day of service to repair the information kiosks near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Korean War Veterans Memorial as well as prime and paint the fencing around the National Mall.

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NEWS RELEASE: The Home Depot Foundation and Clark Construction Join Trust for the National Mall, National Park Service to Renovate Information Kiosks

MEDIA ADVISORY: On 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.

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The Trust for the National Mall Pays Tribute to Former Director of the National Park Service Mary Bomar

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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PREVIEW: "March On" Podcast Engages with History on the National Mall

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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MEDIA TOUR: “Topping Off” Construction Project Site for new U.S. Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center on the National Mall 

The 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.

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Trust for the National Mall Honors the late Senator Robert J. Dole with a Commemorative Concert at the World War II Memorial

On July 21, the Trust for the National Mall and its partners joined Senator Elizabeth Dole and Congressman Jim Slattery at the World War II Memorial for a Commemorative Birthday Concert honoring the late Senator Robert J. Dole on the eve of what would have been his 99th birthday.

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NEWS RELEASE: Trust to Host July 21 Commemorative Concert Honoring Senator Bob Dole

The 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. 

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Trust for the National Mall Hosts a Summer Celebration with Supporters at New Office Headquarters

On June 28, the Trust for the National Mall gathered with its long-term champions, corporate partners and new supporters to usher in a summer season of celebration on America’s Front Yard with a Big Bus tour of the National Mall followed by a rooftop reception at the new Trust headquarters at 1730 Pennsylvania Ave NW.

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