PRESS AND MEDIA

As we reflect over the Thanksgiving weekend, and head toward America’s 250th anniversary year, we’re reminded of the courage and sacrifice that helped build our nation. This fall, we're pausing to reflect and share gratitude for the 56 brave signers of our nation’s founding charter. 

The Trust’s for the National Mall’s 2025 Donor Appreciation Week celebrated our incredible donors, volunteers, and partners who help to preserve the legacy and beauty of the National Mall.

"We wanted to bring the Mall to people in a way that it's never been seen before."

As the countdown to America’s 250th anniversary advances, the Trust for the National Mall and National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) announce that DAR is making a transformative $2 million gift to the nation as the foundational Legacy Leader of the Trust’s Cherry Tree Endowment.

The federal government shutdown is affecting the National Park Service’s ability to welcome visitors and maintain select facilities on the National Mall. As the nonprofit, nonpartisan partner of the National Park Service, the Trust for the National Mall will continue raising private funds to restore, preserve, and enrich the visitor experience—and to help ensure continuity for the National Mall as needed. 

Year Three of National Mall of Pickleball, presented by the Trust for the National Mall and Humana brought players and spectators to America’s Front Yard, bringing  "moves that serve" —in every sense of the word—serving up community, good health, connection and fun.

Catherine Townsend, President and CEO of the Trust for the National Mall joined the Civics, Citizenship, and the Constitution Summit, co-hosted by More Perfect and iCivics at American University to announce the official launch of the National Mall Gateway.