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PRESS AND MEDIA

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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.”

Recent Media Coverage

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SPOTLIGHT: NATIONAL MALL OF PICKLEBALL
SPOTLIGHT: NATIONAL MALL OF PICKLEBALL

Check out this highlight reel from the 2023 Inaugural National Mall of Pickleball!

One of our favorite moments of 2023 was partnering with HUMANA to roll out pickleball courts on the National Mall FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, for three days of match play, community, and connection both on and off the courts.

The Hill | The Hill’s Changemakers: Sheila Johnson, Salamander Hotels & Resorts CEO and philanthropist
The Hill | The Hill’s Changemakers: Sheila Johnson, Salamander Hotels & Resorts CEO and philanthropist

The Hill featured Vice Chair for the Trust for the National Mall’s Board of Directors Sheila Johnson as a “Hill Changemaker” for her visionary career and project leadership at the Trust.

Trust for the National Mall Receives "Award of Excellence" for U.S. Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center
Trust for the National Mall Receives "Award of Excellence" for U.S. Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center

The Trust for the National Mall was recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors with the 2023 “Award in Excellence.” Photo by: Carol Stalun.

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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

The Trust for the National Mall Hosts a Monumental View Rooftop Reception
The Trust for the National Mall Hosts a Monumental View Rooftop Reception

The Trust for National Mall's Monumental View reception on March 21, 2024 gathered the National Park Service, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, supporters, benefactors, and special guests to an event overlooking the National Mall.

Beyond Granite: Pulling Together Receives "Best Exhibition Award" From The Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington, D.C.
Beyond Granite: Pulling Together Receives "Best Exhibition Award" From The Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington, D.C.

The Trust for the National Mall was recognized by The Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington, D.C. with the “Best Exhibition Award.”

Trust for the National Mall Receives Excellence in Historic Preservation "Community Involvement and Volunteerism Award"
Trust for the National Mall Receives Excellence in Historic Preservation "Community Involvement and Volunteerism Award"

The Trust for the National Mall was recently recognized along with our partners at Clark Construction for our work on renovating the informational kiosks at the veterans’ memorials on the National Mall.

Trust for the National Mall Receives "Award of Excellence" for U.S. Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center
Trust for the National Mall Receives "Award of Excellence" for U.S. Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center

The Trust for the National Mall was recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors with the 2023 “Award in Excellence.” Photo by: Carol Stalun.

WASHINGTONIAN: Netflix Film “Rustin” Has an Accompanying DC Audio Tour
WASHINGTONIAN: Netflix Film “Rustin” Has an Accompanying DC Audio Tour

Washingtonian’s Brooke Spach wrote a segment on the release of the Trust for the National Mall’s Audio Walking Tour as a collaboration with Netflix’s Rustin Movie. Photo courtesy of: Netflix.

CBS Sunday Morning Almanac: "On This Day in 1888: Washington Monument Opens"
CBS Sunday Morning Almanac: "On This Day in 1888: Washington Monument Opens"

“CBS Sunday Morning” featured a story on how private philanthropy helped build and complete the Washington Monument.

CBS Sunday Morning: 'Art on the Mall: American Diversity on Display'
CBS Sunday Morning: 'Art on the Mall: American Diversity on Display'

“CBS Sunday Morning” featured the groundbreaking exhibition on the National Mall, Beyond Granite: Pulling Together, and spoke to the artists and co-curators telling diverse American stories.

Washington Post: Art on the Mall! They put art on the National Mall!
Washington Post: Art on the Mall! They put art on the National Mall!

The Washington Post’s Philip Kennicott wrote a review of the “smart and well produced” Beyond Granite, which debuted on the National Mall on August 18 with six new stories and perspectives on America’s Front Yard.