Public Awareness & Education

The Trust for the National Mall is leading Beyond Granite, funded by the Mellon Foundation, that will bring special commemorative exhibits, performances, and installations on the National Mall beginning in August 2023. The project seeks to imagine and activate a more representative process for commemorating American history, experiences, and stories not yet told on the National Mall.

The Trust for the National Mall is pleased to with the National Mall and Memorial Parks Division of the National Park Service for an ongoing series of virtual educational programs designed for elementary school audiences.

We are proud to introduce a new series of virtual events throughout 2021 with special guests talking about the history and heritage the National Mall represents.

The Trust for the National Mall developed the History, Heroes and Hope Award in 2014 to honor the spirit and ideals that the National Mall represents for our country. The Award has recognized dedicated public servants, long-time volunteers, and patriotic donors, all committed to restoring, enriching, and preserving our National Mall.

A partnership between the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Trust for the National Mall, and the National Park Service, alongside civic partner Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), The Tidal Basin Ideas Lab is an urgent call to action to address the pressing need for critical repairs and improvements, including a crumbling sea wall and daily flooding, taking into consideration environment, culture and visitor experience. The project marks a critical juncture for the landscape of the nation’s capital, envisioning and reshaping a deeply symbolic and beloved public space that communicates the history, values, and aspirations of the country.

Hosted by Norah O’Donnell, Anchor & Managing Editor, CBS Evening News, our program features entertaining performances along with special guests in an engaging tribute to the individuals, organizations, and movements that represent the ideals of the National Mall.

March On is a new experiential educational program concept that complements the organization’s preservation and capital enhancement projects, and ultimately, inspires pride and a deeper connection to the National Mall’s contribution to our nation’s past, present, and future. It is an opportunity to “stand in the footsteps” of the leaders of the most historic moments on the National Mall — To understand the powerful significance of this special place in bringing about change and shaping the course of America’s future.

The Trust for the National Mall, The National Cherry Blossom Festival and the National Park Service are thrilled to announce the introduction of the #BloomCam, to allow people to virtually monitor DC’s famous budding cherry blossom trees along the Tidal Basin in real time as they bloom.

The U.S. Park Police Horse Mounted Unit is one of the oldest police equestrian units in the United States. The Trust for the National Mall led this milestone project to create a new Education Center to welcome the public and a state-of-the-art sustainable home for the horses and officers of the Mounted Unit on the National Mall.

Did you know the National Recycling on the Mall program recycles more than 200 tons of materials per year?