CBS 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 MoreOn Saturday, January 28, the National Mall Volunteer Program, comanaged by the Trust for the National Mall and the National Park Service, recognized the exceptional service of the National Mall volunteer corps in 2022.
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 MoreThrough the Youth Ambassador Program, local high school students work alongside National Park Service and Trust for the National Mall staff and expert volunteers to get hands on experience caring for and sharing public land.
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 MoreOn Wednesday, December 7, 2022, the Trust for the National Mall was excited to announce its artist roster for the inaugural exhibit of Beyond Granite, titled “Pulling Together,” will create installations and exhibits to debut on the National Mall in 2023.
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 MoreThe 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.
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