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
Monumental Conversations: Member-Only Pricing
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. Friends of the National Mall receive a 20% discount with promo code MEMBER for this first event in our series of “On the Road to America’s 250th on the National Mall” Monumental Conversations in 2025.
Event Listing
Memorial Day Observance at the WWII Memorial
Saturday, May 24, 9 AM
Join the Friends of the National World War II Memorial to honor lives lost in the Second World War for Memorial Day. Learn more here.
National Memorial Day Concert
Sunday, May 26, 8 PM
Featuring all-star musical performances and tributes, the 90-minute broadcast of the 36th annual National Memorial Day Concert honors our men and women in uniform, veterans, their families and all those who have given their lives for our country. The public is invited to attend the live concert broadcast on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol, which will also air on PBS and stream on YouTube on Sunday, May 26 at 8 PM.
Memorial Day at the Vietnam Women’s Memorial
Monday, May 26, 10 AM
The ongoing series “Vietnam: In Their Own Words - Story Telling at the Vietnam Women’s Memorial” continues on Memorial Day, with remembrances shared by Vietnam veterans.
Memorial Day Observance at the Wall
Monday, May 26, 1 to 2 PM
The annual Memorial Day ceremony is co-hosted yearly by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation and the National Park Service to pay tribute to members of America’s armed forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam and in all conflicts. Register here.
Memorial Day Wreath Laying at the US Navy Memorial
Monday, May 26, 1 to 2 PM
On Memorial Day, the US Navy Memorial will host a wreath laying in honor and memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. The event will feature a guest speaker, the U.S. Navy Band, and U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. Following the ceremony there is a light reception in the Visitors Center. Learn more.
National Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 26, 4 PM
The National Memorial Day Parade is the nation’s largest Memorial Day salute to the men and women who have sacrificed for our country. The parade will travel Constitution Avenue NW between 7th Street and 17th Street.
Memorial Day Ceremony at the Korean War Veterans Memorial
Monday, May 26, 4:15 to 5 PM
The Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation will hold a ceremony and wreath-laying event at the Korean War Veterans Memorial on Memorial Day to pay tribute to all those who served and sacrificed for freedom. Learn more here.
Notes of Remembrance
Monday, May 26, 5 PM
At 5 p.m. on Memorial Day, Taps will be played in unison at 11 memorial and future memorial sites that honor those who have made the supreme sacrifice in the service of their country. Visitors are invited to pause and reflect on the meaning of Memorial Day during this shared moment of remembrance across the National Mall.
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
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