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Events Calendar

Events on the National Mall

American Aspirations at the Smithsonian Castle
June 2 - July 26, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Daily
The iconic Smithsonian Castle on the National Mall has reopened in time for the 250th this summer. Visit their newest exhibit, American Aspirations. The exhibition invites visitors to consider how the founding ideals of 1776 have been interpreted and how each generation has reached towards new understandings of freedom, opportunity, and a shared future. Additional parts of the first floor open until September 7, 2026. Learn more.

Road to Revolution at the National Archives
Through August 6, 10 AM - 5:30 PM
The rotating exhibition series showcases original documents in the Rotunda Gallery, telling stories from 1775 through the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Collectively, it reveals that the journey from colonial resistance to American independence is not composed of a single narrative but many intersecting (and diverging) paths. Learn more.

Concerts on the Avenue at the US Navy Memorial
Tuesdays in August, 7:00-8:15 PM
Spend a summer evening on the Plaza with the full U.S. Navy Band as part of the Concerts on the Avenue series. Join on select Tuesdays at 7:00 PM for live music in a setting that blends tradition, community, and the spirit of the Sea Services. More info here.

Films at the Stone
Friday, August 21, 8 PM
An inspiring summer film series located at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Films at the Stone screens stories of individuals who, against all odds, fought for what was right and whose lives inspire viewers to live the values of democracy, justice, hope and love. See the full summer film schedule here .

Spirit of '76 Congressional Exhibit
Ongoing through 2026
Take a tour of the historic Capitol with one of the engaging Visitor Guides when you visit the special Congressional exhibit, the Spirit of ’76. Visitor Center Curators and Education Specialists will host an array of onsite public programs – including Family Programs for young learners – highlighting the special exhibit.

Freedom 250 Grand Prix
Saturday, August 22 - Sunday, August 23
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., will take place Aug. 22-23, 2026, marking the first‑ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the National Mall. The free, two-day motorsports event will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with world‑class racing set against the backdrop of some of America’s most historic landmarks, including the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol. Request free tickets.

Past Events

Featured

Jun 17

OPEN HOUSE FOR AMERICA'S 250th

The Trust for the National Mall and its partners at the National Park Service and the U.S. Park Police will host an Open House celebrating the U.S. Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center, the first project we delivered to prepare the National Mall for America's 250th anniversary.

May 25

Notes of Remembrance: Taps Across the National Mall

May 5

America 250 Adventure on the National Mall

Tuesday, May 5 at 11 AM ET
In honor of the nation's 250th birthday, join rangers from National Mall and Memorial Parks to explore places connected to this anniversary.

Apr 28

Teach 250: The Building of a Nation with the National Building Museum

Join the National Building Museum and the National Mall in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary to discover the impact that the built environment has had on the nation’s first 250 years.

Apr 7

A Monumental Conversation Honoring America's 250th: Celebrating Service of Women in the Armed Forces

A conversation honoring the leadership and service of women in the Armed Forces in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

Mar 24

Teach 250: "America 250 Adventure" on the National Mall

Play the role of your students and learn some new National Mall stories in honor of America’s Semiquincentennial.

Feb 24

Teach 250: Beyond the March: Martin Luther King, Jr. in Washington, D.C.

Join us as we explore the lesser-known visits that brought Dr. King to the National Mall.

Jan 27

Teach 250: From the Ballpark to the Classroom: Exploring American History Through Baseball with the Washington Nationals

Baseball isn’t just a game—it’s a cornerstone of American culture. Join the Washington Nationals for a webinar exploring how our nation’s pastime can serve as a powerful lens for understanding U.S. history.

Nov 25

Teach 250: Commemorating American Military Service and Sacrifice | Designing Virtual and In-Person Classroom Tours of the National Mall

This month’s Teach 250 invites educators to reflect on the origins of Veterans Day, first commemorated as Armistice Day at the end of World War I. Using the National Mall Gateway, participants will discover creative ways to bring themes of service, sacrifice and citizenship into their classrooms.

Oct 28

Teach 250: Bringing History to Life | Civics Education Resources from the National Archives

In the second session of Teach 250: Inspiring a More Perfect Union, join the National Archives Foundation to support civics education in your classroom. Discover how to bring history to life using primary sources, interactive tools, and classroom-ready resources from the National Archives.

Featured Projects

BloomCam

The Trust for the National Mall, The National Cherry Blossom Festival and the National Park Service are thrilled to announce the introduction of the #BloomCam, to allow people to virtually monitor DC’s famous budding cherry blossom trees along the Tidal Basin in real time as they bloom.

Save the Tidal Basin

The first phase of our three-year National Treasure initiative with the National Trust for Historic Preservation will be to design, host, and share results from an Ideas Lab presented by American Express—a forum for generating a bold, ambitious, and integrated vision for the Tidal Basin.

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