Events on the National Mall…

Concerts on the Avenue
Select Tuesdays through the summer
The U.S. Navy Band began its traditional summer Concerts on the Avenue series on Tuesday, June 3rd. Enjoy warm weather, live music, and an unparalleled backdrop on Navy Memorial Plaza. See updates on the series here.

Agent Orange Awareness Day at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Sunday, August 10
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund will host the annual ceremony at the Wall in honor of Agent Orange Awareness Day. Read more and learn how to support or attend this meaningful event.

80th Anniversary of WWII Remembrance Commemoration at the WWII Memorial
Thursday, August 14

Join the Friends of the National WWII Memorial for a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Second World War. Follow along for updates here.

Films at the Stone: “WICKED”
Wednesday, August 15 at 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 additional information here.

V-J Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration at the WWII Memorial

Tuesday, September 2, 11 AM

Join the Friends of the National World War II Memorial and the National Park Service on Tuesday, September 2, at 11:00 a.m. at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., for a public ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of Allied Victory in the Pacific and the end of World War II. Register here.

Lafayette Birthday Commemoration at the National World War I Memorial
Saturday, September 6, 2 PM
The American Friends of Lafayette and The Doughboy Foundation will host an event honoring the Marquis de Lafayette on his 268th birthday and the bicentennial of his tour through the United States (1824- 1825). The program will feature music from the Maryland Military Band, notable speakers and descendants of pilots from the Lafayette Escadrille, a wreath ceremony and the sounding of Aux Morts and Taps. RSVP here.

Ranger Talks

Enhance your knowledge of the National Mall and its stories by attending a ranger-led talk. Throughout the month of July, enjoy such topics as: “Washington's Nightlight”, “The Road to VJ Day”, and “The March that Made a Memorial”. View the full schedule of programs.

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Jun 6

D-Day Commemoration: Concert at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Commemorate the 81st anniversary of the decisive World War II D-Day Operation with a U.S. Army Band performance at the Eisenhower Memorial. Free and open to the public.

May 26

Notes of Remembrance: Taps Across the National Mall

At 5 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, Taps will be played in unison at eleven memorials and sites of future memorials that honor those who have made the supreme sacrifice in the service of their country.

May 19

Monumental Conversations: Rick Atkinson

The Trust for the National Mall invites you to join us for a conversation with Pulitzer Prize winning writer and author of The Revolution Trilogy Rick Atkinson, the first event in our series of “On the Road to America’s 250th on the National Nall” Monumental Conversations in 2025.

May 16

POSTPONED: Eisenhower Under the Stars 2025

Celebrating the anniversary of President Eisenhower submitting the proposal to create what would become NASA, local astronomical organizations will take visitors on tours of the cosmos through guided telescope observations and information on space exploration today.

Apr 6

White House Spring Gardens Tour

The Trust for the National Mall is pleased to share the dates for the White House Spring Gardens Tour. The tours are open and free to the public with daily timed tickets.

Oct 12

Fall White House Gardens Tour

The Trust for the National Mall is pleased to share that the Fall White House Gardens Tour will take place next weekend, Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13. The tours are open and free to the public with daily timed tickets.

Oct 10

Dwight D. Eisenhower Birthday Commemorative Concert

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Celebrate the life and lasting legacy of President and General Eisenhower at his memorial with a sunset concert by the US Army Band "Pershing's Own" Brass Quintet and birthday festivities.

Sep 27

National Mall of Pickleball 2024

September 27-29, 2024

National Mall of Pickleball is back for its second year, bringing America’s most popular multi-generational sport back to the National Mall, highlighting the importance of intergenerational relationships and the role pickleball plays in fostering those connections. Click here to learn more.

Sep 14

Paramount+ & NPF Present: Forrest Gump at the National Mall

Paramount+ and the National Park Foundation are partnering up to bring Paramount+ Movie Nights to Washington, D.C.! On September 14, attend a free screening of Forrest Gump at the National Mall.

Sep 13

Under the Stars at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

Friday, September 13, 2024

Join us for telescope viewings and hands-on activities for all ages as we celebrate President Eisenhower’s contributions to space exploration.

Past Events

March On: History, Heroes, & Hope on the National Mall

Hosted by Norah O’Donnell, Anchor & Managing Editor, CBS Evening News, our program features entertaining performances along with special guests in an engaging tribute to the individuals, organizations, and movements that represent the ideals of the National Mall.

WLC 2019 Spring Hats Tea

Tuesday, May 14, 2019
2:00 PM 4:00 PM

2019 Ball for the Mall

Thursday, May 9, 2019
6:00 PM -11:00 PM

The Trust for the National Mall, an official non-profit partner of the National Park Service, hosted its twelfth annual benefit event underneath the stars and amongst the monuments on the National Mall.

WLC 2018 Spring Hats

Wednesday, April 11, 2018
11:30 AM -2:30 PM

Featured Projects

Tidal Basin Ideas Lab

A partnership between the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Trust for the National Mall, and the National Park Service, alongside civic partner Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), The Tidal Basin Ideas Lab is an urgent call to action to address the pressing need for critical repairs and improvements, including a crumbling sea wall and daily flooding, taking into consideration environment, culture and visitor experience. The project marks a critical juncture for the landscape of the nation’s capital, envisioning and reshaping a deeply symbolic and beloved public space that communicates the history, values, and aspirations of the country.

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.

U.S. Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center

The U.S. Park Police Horse Mounted Unit is one of the oldest police equestrian units in the United States. The Trust for the National Mall led this milestone project to create a new Education Center to welcome the public and a state-of-the-art sustainable home for the horses and officers of the Mounted Unit on the National Mall.

German-American Friendship Garden

Designed pro bono by Wolfgang Oehme in 1983, this small garden (350 x 60 feet) occupies a prominent place on the National Mall.

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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