The Trust for the National Mall interviewed Laurie Ruffino, a volunteer on the National Mall and Vietnam War veteran from the 199th Infantry, who shared a special, chance encounter he had at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial with two veterans who served in the same unit as him, as well as his experience as a volunteer and a welcoming face for the over five million visitors who come to see the Wall on the National Mall.
Read MoreOn November 18, 2022, gathered with partners and volunteers to officially cut ribbon and unveil the restored information kiosks near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Korean War Veterans Memorial on the National Mall.
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.
The Trust for the National Mall recently sat down with artist Suzanne Firstenberg to reflect on her powerful and emotional exhibition, “In America: Remember,” one year after its installation on the National Mall. From September 17 to October 3, 2021, over 700 ,000 white flags were planted on the grounds of the Washington Monument, across from the White House ellipse, to memorialize the American lives lost to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreOn October 25, 2022, the Trust for the National Mall hosted a rooftop reception overlooking incredible views of the National Mall to gather with friends, supporters and longtime benefactors during sunset hours.
Read MoreOn October 14, 2022, the Trust for the National Mall hosted a commemorative birthday concert for President and General Dwight D. Eisenhower featuring a stirring and inspirational performance from the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own.”
Read MoreIn 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, Humana, and the Humana Foundation are partnering to preserve a place where everyone, regardless of background, has the opportunity to connect, be active, and live their healthiest lives.
Read MoreOn October 4, 2022, the Trust for the National Mall hosted friends, supporters and champions of the Trust at the Waldorf Astoria for a special evening honoring America’s Front Yard and our 2022 History, Heroes & Hope Awards honorees.
Read MoreThe Trust for the National Mall’s 2022 History Heroes & Hope Award Honorees Jon Batiste and Suleika Jaouad accepted their award via a heartwarming video message.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreNBC4’s Dominique Moody reported on the hundreds of Home Depot volunteers who worked on repairs to the information kiosks near veterans’ memorials.
Read MoreThe Trust for the National Mall is grateful to our National Park Service partners for their quick work on the Washington Monument clean-up.
Read MoreThe Trust for the National Mall was honored to welcome our Corporate Leadership Council to our headquarters to discuss the Trust’s partnership with the National Park Service on the National Mall this past season while looking ahead to exciting upcoming projects this fall.
Read MoreMEDIA 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.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreOn August 26, 2022, the Trust joined supporters, donors, and the National Park Service in commemorating the completed roof of the new, sustainable and state-of-the-art horse stables on the National Mall with a hard-hat tour of the construction.
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.
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