As 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 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 MoreSmithsonian Magazine named Beyond Granite’s inaugural exhibit, Pulling Together, as one of the most highly anticipated museum openings of 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 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 Georgetowner wrote about the roof “Topping Off” ceremony at the new Horse Stables and Education Center on the National Mall.
Read MoreWTOP wrote about the roof “Topping Off” ceremony at the new Horse Stables and Education Center on the National Mall.
Read MoreThe Equiery wrote about the roof “Topping Off” ceremony at the new Horse Stables and Education Center on the National Mall.
Read MoreWUSA-9's Marcella Robertson talked with Trust for the National Mall Executive Vice President Teresa Durkin about the major overhaul planned for the National Mall Constitution Gardens in time for America’s 250th birthday celebration.
Read MoreTime Out covered the reopening of the Lockkeeper’s House, the oldest structure on the National Mall, in spring 2022.
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 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.
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