Welcome to the Friends of the National Mall Member Hub
Your exclusive home for all things happening on the National Mall.
Thank you for being a part of our Friends of the National Mall community! We’re so happy to have you here. The Friends of the National Mall Member Hub is your central space to connect to all that the National Mall has to offer, whether you live in the Capital region, are planning your visit to D.C., or wish to connect to America’s Civic Stage from anywhere in the world. Scroll down to see news, events, and information to plan your visit (in-person or virtually) to the National Mall.
Visit
For over 200 years, the National Mall has symbolized our nation’s democratic ideals and civic purpose. More than 36 million visitors from around the world visit the national mall each year, to encounter its iconic monuments and memorials, wander its 1,000+ acres of greenspace, and connect to the story of America written in granite, marble, brick, and earth. Come explore the inspiring sites of the National Mall made possible by engaged citizens like you.
Learn More About the Monuments and Memorials on the National Mall
Visit Virtually
Not planning to come to the National Mall anytime soon? You can access 24/7 views from the top of the Washington Monument at MonumentCam, or watch the Cherry Blossoms bloom each spring at BloomCam.
Events and programs
The National Mall is home to over 9,000 events annually, including national celebrations, programs and tours, commemorations, sporting events, and more. See the upcoming events taking place on the National Mall and virtually below!
Get the latest information from the National Park Service’s National Mall and Memorial Parks Team
NEW: The Trust for the National Mall invites Friends of the National Mall to join us for a special conversation with the governors and first ladies of Maryland and Virginia on September 18. Use the exclusive ticket code “FRIENDS10” to receive 10% off the ticket price.
National Mall of Pickleball - Friday, September 19 – Sunday, September 21
This signature event is back for a third year, bringing America’s fastest growing sport back to the National Mall, highlighting the true and inherent aspects of the game – inclusivity and accessibility – and the role pickleball serves in creating community. Online court bookings open September 10. Learn More
NEW: Inaugural Congressional Pickleball Match - Thursday, September 18
Purchase a ticket or become a sponsor for the Inaugural Congressional Pickleball Match on the National Mall—an unforgettable evening of sports, civic engagement, networking and fun. Learn More
Event Listing
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 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.
World War I Symposium
Friday, September 12
The Doughboy Foundation will host its Inaugural World War I Symposium on September 12 at the National Press Club. There is a $25 fee to register. Learn about Pershing's Warriors, WWI education through technology and more. Register here.
WWI Living History Day
Saturday, September 13
The Doughboy Foundation will sponsor a World War I Living History event at the National World War I Memorial in Washington, DC. The one-day event will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the National WWI Memorial on Pennsylvania Avenue, between 14th and 15th Streets. The event is free and open to the public. Additional information can be found here.
Film On The Green - Amélie
Wednesday September 17th, 7:30 PM
Join Villa Albertine's Films on the Green festival for an open-air screening on the National Mall of Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s award-winning romantic comedy Amélie. Learn more here.
Dedication of the Lincoln Statue
Monday, September 22
On September 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM, the African American Civil War Museum will honor President Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the Emancipation Proclamation with the dedication of a new statue at the Museum. This event commemorates the promise of freedom, the courage of the United States Colored Troops, and the enduring legacy of the fight to preserve the Union and end slavery. RSVP HERE for the Dedication of the Lincoln Emancipation Proclamation Statue.
LocktoberfestDC 2025
Saturday, September 27
LocktoberfestDC celebrates 19th-century Washington D.C. canals, locks, canal boats, and lockkeeper houses – and the people who built and used them. This volunteer-created and volunteer-led event includes a series of free volunteer-guided walks and bike rides. Learn more and sign up to participate in events here.
Cabinet Conversation: Echoes from the Steps
Saturday, September 27
Explore some of the unsung heroes of the civil rights movement, the challenges of preserving their stories, and the enduring inspiration of the I Have a Dream speech at the Lincoln Memorial. Join Ford's Theatre for this enlightened conversation with playwright Chess Jacobs and director Aaron Posner from the Ford’s Theatre World Premiere production of The American Five. Register here.
Ranger Talks
Enhance your knowledge of the National Mall and its stories by attending a ranger-led talk. Throughout the month of September, enjoy such topics as: “Freedom Walk with the Statues of the Liberators” and “Lafayette, Jefferson, and the Legacy of Lafayette’s Bicentennial Visit”. View the full schedule of programs.
news
NEW: The Trust is honored to share the impact of your giving on America’s Front Yard in our 2024 Impact Report. We are grateful to our donors, benefactors, volunteers and partners who help protect the National Mall and bring this national treasure to life for the 36 million people who visit each year.
CONTACT US
Contact gifts@nationalmall.org or call (202)407-9408 for questions about your membership, benefits, and other ways to get involved with the Trust.