Trust for the National Mall

This June, get ready for a BIG summer on the National Mall!

This month kicks off with an exciting lineup of events—from seasonal celebrations to special gatherings like our Open House at the Horse Stables, honoring America’s 250th. Plus, learn about how to secure your spot at the new Lincoln Memorial Undercroft, opening to the public June 25!

Plan your visit and stay in the know about what’s happening across the National Mall at nationalmall.org. Plus, be the FIRST to know by signing up to our newsletter, nationalmall.org/sign-up-trust-for-the-national-mall.

Have you heard? The Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Museum debuts June 25, just in time for America’s 250th. Reserved tickets are available NOW.

The Lincoln Memorial Undercroft is led by our partners at the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation. The Trust for the National Mall is proud to be a supporting partner in the grand opening of the project. We are grateful to all the generous supporters who made this project possible, including Trust Board Chair Bruce Broussard and Janine Broussard, who made this new destination on America's Front Yard possible! Learn more here: nationalmall.org/content/new-lincoln-memorial-undercroft-to-open-june-25

Reserve tickets at www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/10113318.

This Memorial Day, we are reminded of the service and sacrifice of our U.S. Military Servicemembers and the National Mall’s role as the place where we honor the bravery, courage and sacrifice of the fallen. Visitors, veterans and families of the fallen come to America’s Front Yard for ceremonies of solemn remembrance and reflection.

As we honor America’s 250th anniversary, the Trust is honored to help host Notes of Remembrance: Taps Across the National Mall. At 8AM on Memorial Day, a unified performance of Taps will echo across 16 memorial sites on the National Mall, including the Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, World War I Memorial and more.

Read the full calendar of events for this coming Memorial Day and sign up to our newsletter to be the FIRST to know about upcoming events. https://mailchi.mp/nationalmall/memorialday2026?e=f738bbf861

AMERICA’S BALL for THE MALL 2026 was made possible by the extraordinary leadership and dedication of our 2026 gala Host Committee and Co-Chairs. 🇺🇸
We are deeply grateful to this remarkable group of champions who helped rally corporations and individuals to join us and support our mission with the National Park Service and kick off America’s 250th beneath the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol.

Thank you to our Co-Chairs Stacy Kerr, Robby Zirkelbach, Katie Zirkelbach and Georgette Dixon for your vision, commitment and partnership. The Co-Chairs and Host Committee helped make AMERICA’S BALL for THE MALL a truly monumental evening—uniting friends, supporters, and stewards of the National Mall in a shared mission to preserve, restore, and elevate this iconic American space for generations to come. Check out the highlights at nationalmall.org/content/americas-ball-for-the-mall-2026-highlights-and-photos

Want to learn more and be the first to hear about America’s Ball for the Mall 2027? Sign up for our newsletter: nationalmall.org/sign-up-trust-for-the-national-mall.

Joining our partners in the upcoming celebration of America’s 250th on this “Good Neighbor Day to celebrate Volunteerism.” 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

America’s 250th anniversary is almost here! With 50 million visitors expected on America’s Front Yard in 2026, it’s a great time to get involved. Be a “Good Neighbor and sign up to serve on America’s Front Yard.

The Trust and the National Park Service recruit, train and deploy our Volunteers-In-Parks at sites across the Mall. Live in the DMV? Become a Volunteer today!

Our NEW MALLSTAR Volunteer Program is inspiring volunteers to serve 250 hours this year, helping park rangers welcome, guide and educate visitors. With special trainings, special events and new uniforms, it's a great time to do meaningful service among the monuments and memorials.

Be a part of history, learn about our MALLSTAR Volunteer initiative and sign up here: https://www.nationalmall250.org/mallstar

America’s BALL for THE MALL heralded the official arrival of America’s 250th on America’s Front Yard with fife, drum, song and starpower! 🇺🇸

Last week, the Trust for the National Mall kicked off America’s 250th with more than 700 champions of our mission with the National Park Service beneath the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol Building.

Thank you to acclaimed Emmy and Grammy award-winning artist Kristin Chenoweth, whose voice rose in song with patriotic tributes, including the National Anthem and a grand finale performance of “America the Beautiful.”

Thanks also to CBS News anchor and New York Times best-selling author Norah O’Donell, who emceed the evening and helped ignite the spirit of the Semiquincentennial for all who joined us!

It was a monumental evening that brought people and partnerships together to connect with our mission to preserve, restore and elevate the National Mall for America’s 250th anniversary...and for generations to come.

Special thanks to the Washington Tattoo fife and drum corps for taking us all back to the sounds of 1776.

Check out highlights from the celebration and learn how you can be part of history for America’s 250th anniversary: https://nationalmall.org/content/americasballforthemall2026release

Honoring American Heroes as we celebrate the Semiquincentennial during AMERICA’s BALL for THE BALL! 🇺🇸🏅🇺🇸

The Trust was proud to present its 2026 History, Heroes & Hope Awards during its signature gala last week in recognition of the longtime contributions of the Gary Sinise Foundation in uplifting our nation’s defenders and their families and inspiring six-time Olympic medalist, advocate and mom, Elana Meyers Taylor . The award honors individuals and organizations whose significant achievements, service and dedication reflect the enduring spirit of the National Mall.

Learn more about our honorees and ways to be a part of history for America’ 250th on the National Mall here. https://nationalmall.org/americas-ball-for-the-mall-2026-guests

OH, WHAT A NIGHT! 🇺🇸🏛️🪩

On May 7, the Trust for the National Mall ‘AMERICA’S BALL for THE MALL, kicked off the official celebration of America’s 250th anniversary on the National Mall.
Hosted by Norah O'Donnell, our marquee annual gala celebrated our mission with the National Park Service to preserve, restore and elevate the National Mall. As America’s Front Yard takes center stage for this historic milestone, the evening honored our HISTORY, HEROES & HOPE Award honorees Elana Meyers Taylor and the Gary Sinise Foundation for embodying the ideals of America that are represented on the National Mall. And featured remarks from incredible champions of our mission on the National Mall.

Thank you to all of our generous sponsors for making this monumental evening possible and for supporting the future of America’s Front Yard. Learn more about the celebration and how you can be part history for America’s 250th anniversary: https://nationalmall.org/content/americasballforthemall2026release