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Statement on National Park Service Announcement of Dr. Kevin Griess to succeed Jeff Reinbold as Superintendent of the National Mall and Memorial Parks
Statement on National Park Service Announcement of Dr. Kevin Griess to succeed Jeff Reinbold as Superintendent of the National Mall and Memorial Parks

Statement by Trust for the National Mall President and CEO Catherine Townsend

Fall on the Mall 2024
Fall on the Mall 2024

Enjoy this gallery of photographs taken on the National Mall during Fall 2024.

March On: RUSTIN Podcast Selected as Finalist in Two Anthem Awards Categories
March On: RUSTIN Podcast Selected as Finalist in Two Anthem Awards Categories

The Trust for the National Mall is honored to share that its 2023 March On: RUSTIN Walking Tour and Podcast has been nominated for two Community Voice Awards by the Anthem Awards.

Fall 2024 White House Gardens Tour
Fall 2024 White House Gardens Tour

As the philanthropic partner of the White House grounds and President’s Park, the Trust for the National Mall is proud to support the biannual White House Gardens Tour, an iconic Washington, D.C. tradition

Dwight D. Eisenhower Birthday Commemorative Concert
Dwight D. Eisenhower Birthday Commemorative Concert

Celebrating the life and lasting legacy of President and General Eisenhower at his memorial with a sunset concert by the U.S. Army Band “Pershing's Own” Brass Quintet

One for the Ages: National Mall of Pickleball 2024
One for the Ages: National Mall of Pickleball 2024

The Trust for the National Mall was honored to join HUMANA and the Humana Foundation to present National Mall of Pickleball 2024 on America's Front Yard! It was definitely "One for the Ages!"

Celebrating Under the Stars at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Celebrating Under the Stars at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

Hundreds of astronomy enthusiasts joined us at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in Washington, DC for a night of stargazing and wondering at the cosmos

Commemorating One-Year Anniversary of Beyond Granite on the National Mall
Commemorating One-Year Anniversary of Beyond Granite on the National Mall

One year ago on August 18, the Trust and its partners, artists and curators debuted the inaugural exhibition of Beyond Granite. Timed to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, the first curated exhibition of its kind in the history of the National Mall was widely acclaimed and seen by 2 million people.

Wall Street Journal: "National Park Crowds Are Up. Staffing Is Down. Visitors Are Losing Out."
Wall Street Journal: "National Park Crowds Are Up. Staffing Is Down. Visitors Are Losing Out."

"Officials now face difficult choices about how to manage some of America’s most prized parcels of land."

Federal Funding Today Inspires Future Generosity on the National Mall
Federal Funding Today Inspires Future Generosity on the National Mall

The Trust for the National Mall joined the National Park Service to celebrate the driving of the first pile that will provide foundational support of the reconstruction of the seawalls along the Tidal Basin and the Potomac River to address the severe flooding that endangers the cherry trees and this landmark space.

PRESS RELEASE: New Programming and Advance Court Registration Sign-Up for National Mall of Pickleball
PRESS RELEASE: New Programming and Advance Court Registration Sign-Up for National Mall of Pickleball
Washington Business Journal: National Mall improvements coming for America's 250th birthday
Washington Business Journal: National Mall improvements coming for America's 250th birthday

“The National Mall is set for big changes in preparation for an influx of tourists for the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026. Here's a look at some of the projects — totaling an estimated $500 million — debuting before or during 2026.”

July 4th 2024 on the Mall Highlights
July 4th 2024 on the Mall Highlights

Check out video and photo highlights of the 2024 festivities on America’s Front Yard!

WTOP: Staying home for Independence Day? How you can have an iconic view of DC’s fireworks
WTOP: Staying home for Independence Day? How you can have an iconic view of DC’s fireworks

There are many ways to watch the iconic Fourth of July fireworks display that happens each year in the nation’s capital, but the most unique vantage point comes in the form of a tiny camera at the top of the Washington Monument.

PRESS RELEASE: #MonumentCam to LIVE Stream July 4th Fireworks from Top of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.
PRESS RELEASE: #MonumentCam to LIVE Stream July 4th Fireworks from Top of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.
First Anniversary of the U.S. Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center
First Anniversary of the U.S. Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center

The Trust, the National Park Service and the U.S. Park Police commemorated one year since we unveiled the restored U.S. Park Police Horse Stables and brand-new Wells Fargo Education Center on America’s Front Yard!

Sports Illustrated Dink it Over: "National Mall of Pickleball to Return For Second Straight Year"
Sports Illustrated Dink it Over: "National Mall of Pickleball to Return For Second Straight Year"

“Free pickleball returns to the National Mall in September with pop-up courts, and everyone is invited to play.”

D-Day 80th Anniversary Concert Hosted by the Trust at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
D-Day 80th Anniversary Concert Hosted by the Trust at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

The Trust for the National Mall hosted a commemorative concert at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial for the 80th anniversary of the World War II D-Day operation.

PRESS RELEASE: Trust for the National Mall and Humana Bring Pickleball Back to the National Mall for Second Year with an Expanded Footprint
PRESS RELEASE: Trust for the National Mall and Humana Bring Pickleball Back to the National Mall for Second Year with an Expanded Footprint

National Mall of Pickleball returns September 27 - 29, 2024 on America’s Front Yard…mark your calendars!

BALL FOR THE MALL 2024 PHOTO GALLERY
BALL FOR THE MALL 2024 PHOTO GALLERY

The 2024 BALL for THE MALL featured inspiring tributes and stories, our History, Heroes & Hope Awardees Dave Grohl, the Mellon Foundation, George C. Wolfe, and celebrated our mission with the National Park Service.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Memorial Day “#NotesOfRemembrance” Performed Across the National Mall at 5 PM
MEDIA ADVISORY: Memorial Day “#NotesOfRemembrance” Performed Across the National Mall at 5 PM

Media advisory for #NotesOfRemembrance performances of ‘Taps’ across the National Mall and at nearby sites to commemorate fallen servicemembers.

AXIOS: "You can buy one of Dave Grohl's Gibsons"
AXIOS: "You can buy one of Dave Grohl's Gibsons"

“Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl is auctioning off a signed Gibson guitar to raise money for the Trust for the National Mall.”

Washington Business Journal: Trust Founder and Chair Emeritus Wins Real Estate Icon Award
Washington Business Journal: Trust Founder and Chair Emeritus Wins Real Estate Icon Award

Washington Business Journal awarded Trust for the National Mall founder and Chair Emeritus the 2024 Real Estate Icon Award for his incredible impact on the greater Washington region’s real estate and the National Mall.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Dave Grohl, Mellon Foundation's Elizabeth Alexander, and Filmmaker George C. Wolfe at 'BALL for THE MALL'
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Dave Grohl, Mellon Foundation's Elizabeth Alexander, and Filmmaker George C. Wolfe at 'BALL for THE MALL'

Media availability for BALL for THE MALL annual spring gala, including special guests and our History, Heroes & Hope Award honorees.

The Trust for the National Mall Joins a Special Ceremony with Japan's Prime Minister
The Trust for the National Mall Joins a Special Ceremony with Japan's Prime Minister

The Trust for the National Mall was honored to join our partners at the National Park Service and leaders for a special ceremony on the National Mall’s Tidal Basin with Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida.

Washington Post: Love the Tidal Basin's cherry blossoms? Thank this guy and his team
Washington Post: Love the Tidal Basin's cherry blossoms? Thank this guy and his team

The Washington Post featured the National Mall and Memorial Parks’ arborist, Matthew Morrison, as he discussed the strategies he implements daily on the National Mall to ensure the care and maintenance of the cherry trees.

CBS Sunday Morning: Stumpy, the Washington, D.C. Tidal Basin's "celebri-tree"
CBS Sunday Morning: Stumpy, the Washington, D.C. Tidal Basin's "celebri-tree"

CBS Sunday Morning spotlighted the cherry tree “Stumpy” and the work to restore and reconstruct the Tidal Basin seawalls that will protect the cherry trees.

Cherry Blossoms on the Mall 2024
Cherry Blossoms on the Mall 2024

Enjoy this gallery of photos from 2024’s cherry blossom season from talented Instagram photographers. Photo by: Brian Rimm

Women's History Month Spotlight: Sergeant Roberts with the U.S. Park Police
Women's History Month Spotlight: Sergeant Roberts with the U.S. Park Police

The Trust for the National met up with Sergeant Norlith Roberts at the U.S. Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center on the National Mall in recognition of Women's History Month.

Axios D.C. | How to help save D.C.'s sinking cherry trees
Axios D.C. | How to help save D.C.'s sinking cherry trees

Axios D.C. shared how everyone can play a part in ensuring the long-term, sustainable future for the cherry blossoms.