Trust for the National Mall

🎄🎄🎄It’s Christmas Eve! Bundle up, get jolly on the National Mall! ❄️❄️❄️

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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from our house to yours! ❄️🗝️

Escape the cold and pay a visit to the Lockkeeper in the new year! The Lockkeeper's House will be open to visitors Thursday-Sunday, 11am to 3pm starting January 5th.

Visit: https://nationalmall.org/content/lockkeepers-house

📸: Paul Thacker

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐎𝐍 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑...

Exhibits, installations and performances from six visionary artists!

We were honored to introduce the theme and announce the artists for the inaugural exhibition of the national initiative earlier this month. The important works that these artists create will be displayed on and around the National Mall and will help create a more inclusive, equitable and representative process for commemoration. WATCH a replay of the announcement: https://www.beyondgranite.org/livestream

Thank you to our co-curators at Monument Lab, our partners at the National Mall and Memorial Parks & the National Capital Planning Commission, our collaborators at Justice and Sustainability Associates, LLC, and our supporters at Mellon Foundation.

📷: AJ Mitchell

Happy Hanukkah to all those who celebrate! We love to see the National Menorah glowing on the Ellipse near the National Mall over these next few nights. Wishing warmth and light this holiday season!

📷: Carol Jean Stalun

𝘼𝙉𝙉𝙊𝙐𝙉𝘾𝙄𝙉𝙂: The Trust's signature returns this spring on May 10, 2023! JOIN US!

BALL for THE MALL brings together philanthropists, corporate partners, business leaders, members of Congress and public officials to celebrate America's Front Yard. The Trust for the National Mall is honored to introduce our 2023 History, Heroes & Hope Award honorees who we will recognize during this monumental evening for their embodiment of the spirit and ideals behind the National Mall...

⭐ Sheila Johnson, CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, Vice-Chair Trust for the National Mall Board of Directors, Chair USPP Horse Stables Campaign

⭐ Her Excellency Emily Haber, German Ambassador to the U.S. (German Embassy Washington), Champion for the National Mall and Leader of the Restoration of the German-American Friendship Garden

Learn more about partnership opportunities with the Trust for the National Mall: https://nationalmall.org/ball-for-the-mall-2023

🎁🎁🎁Holiday Shopping to benefit the 🎄🎄🎄

The Trust for the National Mall is pleased to share the opportunity to purchase a unique holiday gift from the Lockkeeper's Collection: Jewelry with a History—a handcrafted, limited-edition collection created by Trust Leadership Council member Sherrie Beckstead to honor the restoration of the Lockkeeper's House with a lock and key collection.

A portion of the proceeds support our work to preserve the National Mall.

Go to: link in stories!

https://lockkeeperscollection.com/

We were honored to receive a grant from last week in support of our youth ambassador program on the ! We are in great company as one of the 40+ charities recognized for their important work across the D.C. area.

Thank you to the Congressional Baseball Team for this grant, which will help bring together high school students and mentors in a one-of-a-kind learning and volunteering experience on the National Mall. Thank you for your partnership and your support!

Learn more about our volunteers: https://nationalmall.org/content/volunteers-in-parks

Photos by: David Wardrick

The Trust continues to be inspired by the trailblazing path of Vice Chair of our Board of Directors and Washington Business Journal CEO of the Year, Sheila Johnson. We are grateful for her incredible leadership and support for the .

This profile by CBS News and CBS Mornings spotlights Sheila’s enormous accomplishments and contributions on so many levels, including chair of our Horse Stables Campaign to build a new home for the horses on the National Mall. Thank you, Michelle Miller, for stopping by! We were thrilled to see the new facility featured. We cannot wait to cut the ribbon and welcome the public to visit the new Education Center – coming this spring!

Congratulations, Sheila, as Washington Business Journal honors you this evening as CEO of the Year! We will be cheering you on!

WATCH: https://nationalmall.org/content/sheila-johnson-interview-cbs

"Our hope is that we will learn all we need to create a sustainable program that the Trust would manage, so we can continue to help people come and tell their stories.”

Our Executive Vice President, Teresa Durkin, spoke to The New York Times' Zachary Small about expanding the dialogue in commemoration through . Today, we revealed that the national initiative's inaugural exhibit, "Pulling Together," will answer a central question: "What stories remain untold on the National Mall?"

Read the piece here: https://nationalmall.org/content/beyond-granite-nyt



Monument Lab
National Mall and Memorial Parks
National Capital Planning Commission
Mellon Foundation

𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖 is the day! We are looking forward to revealing the artist roster announcement for NEW exhibits coming to the in 2023 at our special press preview event. Join us virtually or in-person tomorrow morning!

Virtual and livestream RSVP: https://nationalmall.org/content/beyond-granite-announcement

Along with our project partners, we are excited to share more about this national initiative that invites visionary artists from across the country to produce works that help broaden the dialogue and stories told in .



National Mall and Memorial Parks
Mellon Foundation
National Capital Planning Commission
Monument Lab
Salamishah Tillet

🇺🇸❤️🌳Today's THE DAY. Be a philanthropist.

Make a gift to support our work with the National Park Service to restore, preserve & enrich the National Mall. Be a part of the important legacy & important future on America's Front Yard

GIVE at LINK in stories.

Thank you for all who support our important work with the National Park Service on the National Mall.

Looking for a way to make a difference tomorrow on ? Support America’s past, present and future with a gift to support the Trust for the National Mall. LINK Support our Giving Tuesday campaign here: https://tinyurl.com/supporttthemall

Thank you to [email protected] support our work with the National Park Service to restore, preserve and enrich America’s Front Yard.

🎁🎁🎁Starting that today? Give a gift that is truly green and sustainable…

You can adopt a Cherry Tree on the Tidal Basin to help protect one of the grandest Washington traditions known throughout the world.

ADOPT A TREE at link in our stories.🌳🌳🌳

The iconic trees and their pink blossoms need support and care throughout the year! Your gift will delight a sustainablility-minded friend and help ensure the trees will continue to bloom for the next generation!

Thank you to our partners for caring for all 3,600 trees throughout all four seasons!

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We are thankful for quiet mornings on the National Mall, our strong partnership with the U.S. National Park Service, the support of our many partners and benefactors, and all who volunteer with us on the .

Proud to work with the NPS day in and day out to restore, preserve and enrich the National Mall, America’s Front Yard. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

From our family to yours, we wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. 🦃

Drumroll, please! 🥁 ...We were so excited to see many of our volunteers and partners join us on Friday to officially gift the restored information kiosks back to the veteran-volunteers who serve there!

The Trust is grateful to Clark Construction Group, The Home Depot Foundation and Helmets to Hardhats for countless hours of dedicated care and restoration efforts. Their volunteer teams were able to help us transform the kiosks with fresh coats of paint, new flooring and new installations that freshened up these important spaces near the Korean War Veterans and Vietnam Veterans Memorials.

Be sure to check them out the next time you are visiting the , and see the NEW photos here: https://nationalmall.org/content/kiosk-ribbon-cutting

This , we pause and express our gratitude for those who have served and their families. We remember their sacrifice with deep appreciation every day on the .

For Veterans Day events on the National Mall, see our special edition newsletter: https://nationalmall.org/newsletter-archive

Photo by: Angela Napili

This , we pause and express our gratitude for those who have served and their families. We remember their sacrifice with a deep appreciation every day on the .

For Veterans Day events on the National Mall, see the LINK to our special edition newsletter in our bio.

With tomorrow, there are a number of events on the that pause and honor the veterans whose names are inscribed on the memorials on our National Mall, along with every single American military hero who has served our nation and their families and loved ones.

See our special edition Veterans Day newsletter to learn how to attend events tomorrow on the National Mall:
https://nationalmall.org/newsletter-archive

Photo by: Angela Napili

Throughout history, the has been a place where people's voices have been heard during moments, great and small, among the monuments and memorials. Don't forget to use your voice today on .

We continue to be inspired by America's Civic Stage and the ways Americans come together on it to help shape our collective future. https://nationalmall.org/freedom-of-speech

Taking a moment to zoom out on . 🙌🍂

Thank you, Chris Fukuda, for these incredible shots overlooking the !

If you're looking to get your yearly helping of vibes...there's more incredible photos here! https://nationalmall.org/fall-on-the-mall-2022

The leaves have peaked, and you know what that means...! 🍂🍁

Thank you to the talented photographers whose amazing work is featured in our photo album! Click the link below to view all the autumnal vibes and get ready to "oooo" and "ahhhhh" at all of the beautiful scenes!

Click here ☛: https://nationalmall.org/fall-on-the-mall-2022



Photos by:
Mike Lurie
Brad Herson
Chris Fukuda
Angela Napili
Alana Quinn

🎶This is , this is Halloween…on the ! 🎃👻

Happy and trick-or-treating tonight! Did you spot the Great Pumpkin in this haunting shot of the Jefferson Memorial?

📷: Chris Fukuda

RECAP: Golden skies, glowy lighting and moving music...

We're still reminiscing over this sunset concert and the lovely music that came from The United States Army Band at the Dwight D. Eisenhower birthday concert earlier this month! On the National Mall, we are reminded of the President and General's legacy every day from the commitment of our supporters, partners and volunteers who continuously work to make the National Mall a special place of education for all.

For a photo recap of the event, click here: https://nationalmall.org/content/eisenhower-birthday-concert-recap-tt98n

We’re feeling this fall Sunday on America’s Front Yard 🍂🐶🇺🇸 🍁

Good dog, Jackson!

thanks for tagging us here at

𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐃𝐎𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝟏𝟎/𝟏𝟒: On Friday at 6 PM, join us for an autumnal, outdoor concert during sunset hours at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial to commemorate the 34th president and general’s birthday!

Starting at 6 PM on October 14, we will be joined by The United States Army Band for a beautiful evening of live music popularized during the Eisenhower-era and set against the backdrop of the memorial honoring the general's service. Plus, guests who arrive early will take home an Ike-themed cupcake from Georgetown Cupcake!

Space is limited for this exclusive event, so reserve your seat early! RSVP: https://nationalmall.org/events

Happy ! Last spring, we worked with the German Embassy Washington and National Mall and Memorial Parks to restore and enhance this celebrated space that commemorates 300 years of immigration and friendship between the two countries.

Learn more: https://nationalmall.org/content/german-american-friendship-garden

Photos by: Stephen Bobb for the Trust for the National Mall

The clock is ticking! Head to our Instagram stories and Twitter (see our handles below!) later today for highlights and special moments from tonight’s !

Thank you to our partners for the support and helping us bring back this special night to celebrate America’s Civic Stage.

We are just ONE DAY away from ! We can’t wait to gather with our friends and supporters to celebrate the ideals of the —civic engagement, democracy and education—and honor our History, Heroes & Hope Awardees!

Learn more: https://nationalmall.org/fall-ball-for-the-mall

VIRTUAL CLASSROOM EVENT: Did you know Eleanor Roosevelt earned over 35 honorary degrees? Are your students curious to learn more about this incredible first lady?

You’re invited to celebrate Eleanor Roosevelt's 138th birthday with us through a virtual tour of historic sites that celebrate her legacy on Friday, October 7 at 1:30 PM ET.

In this virtual classroom event, students will meet National Mall and Memorial Parks rangers as well as rangers from the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site in Hyde Park, New York with a virtual visit to the Eleanor Roosevelt Statue on the National Mall, part of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial.

REGISTER here: https://nationalmall.org/virtual-classroom-1

After a three-year hiatus, we look forward to hosting our signature benefit gala, , on October 4th.

We are excited to gather with our community of partners and champion officials, featuring honorees Jon Batiste, Suleika Jaouad and Sharon Percy Rockefeller.

Learn more: https://nationalmall.org/fall-ball-for-the-mall

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Trust is thrilled to announce the 2022 History, Heroes & Hope Awards recipients, Jon Batiste, Suleika Jaouad and President and CEO of WETA Sharon Percy Rockefeller!

Jon Batiste and Suleika Jaouad are award-winning artists and activists—Jon won the Grammy for Album of the Year in 2022 for his latest studio album, "We Are" and was most recently the musical director of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Suleika is the author of the instant New York Times bestselling memoir, Between Two Kingdoms and she wrote the Emmy Award-winning New York Times column “Life, Interrupted.”

Sharon Percy Rockefeller has championed the arts for over 40 years as the President and CEO of WETA-TV, Washington DC's flagship media station. Before that, Percy Rockefeller served on the board of directors for PBS for 19 years.

We are looking forward to honoring these individuals, who we believe embody the ideals of the National Mall, at our Fall Ball for the Mall on October 4 at the Waldorf Astoria. To learn how to support the National Mall and join us as a supporter, visit: https://nationalmall.org/fall-ball-for-the-mall

It's , and we join with the National Park Service to recognize across the country working to restore and preserve these spaces!

The Trust is forever grateful to the volunteer partners who help us restore, enrich and preserve the . Their efforts and engagement remind us that the monuments and memorials are spaces for everyone to participate, serve and enjoy. If you're interested in completing a day of service, see here: https://nationalmall.org/become-a-volunteer

‘Giving Back': Volunteers Improve National Mall Kiosks

Thank you to the 100+ The Home Depot Foundation volunteers yesterday who helped ensure that the docents have a comfortable space to work and serve near veterans' memorials!

NBC4's Dominique Moody highlighted the incredible energy and enthusiasm that spread throughout the National Mall as primed and painted fencing, gave the kiosks a fresh coat of paint, and cleaned and repaired the inside of the green-topped information booths near the Korean War Veterans and Vietnam Veterans Memorials. Another big thank you to Clark Construction Group for helping prep the kiosks for the paint job and other repairs!

WATCH: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/giving-back-volunteers-improve-national-mall-kiosks/3163781/

National Mall and Memorial Parks

‘Giving Back': Volunteers Improve National Mall Kiosks A team of volunteers including Home Depot workers painted and renovated information kiosks Thursday near the Korean War Veterans Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. News4’s Dominique Moody looks at what they did and why.