Trust for the National Mall

Inspiring stories about the National Mall, our History, Heroes & Hope Awards, AND a surprise concert from honoree Dave Grohl before a sold out crowd – it was all happening at BALL for THE MALL!    Our marquee BALL for THE MALL gala brought together our longtime generous benefactors, members of Congress, new supporters and corporate partners all in support of our work with the National Park Service on America’s Front Yard.      The crowd was moved to hear the special connections each of our History, Heroes & Hope honorees shares with America’s Front Yard.  George C. Wolfe told the story of filming Netflix’s "RUSTIN" film on the National Mall telling the story behind the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Elizabeth Alexander shared that she attended the March in 1963 as a young child and the honor of seeing Beyond Granite come to fruition as leader of Mellon Foundation. Dave Grohl told of his rock n’ roll awakening at the base of the Lincoln Memorial! Each of our honorees reminded us of the special role of the National Mall in our nation as America’s Civic Stage.    It was a testament to how special this treasured space is to visitors who come far and wide to experience all the National Mall and its historic purpose. As the official partners of the National Park Service on the National Mall, our mission to preserve, enrich, and elevate this space takes on new and pressing meaning. As we approach America’s 250th anniversary coming in 2026, the National Mall will play center stage. To learn more and find out how to support our work inspired by 2026 go to: https://lnkd.in/eBj-kESm   P.S. Stay tuned to hear how you can win Dave Grohl’s signed guitar from BALL for THE MALL!  

Stop here for fireworks! From high atop the Washington Monument, EarthCam helped us see the #NationalMall fireworks from a new vantage point, the highest point in Washington, D.C., to be exact! Last week’s show by the National Park Service was not to be missed! Watch the full show, and see more highlights from the evening, here: https://lnkd.in/eU7XpbJC Thank you to EarthCam for capturing the show on #MonumentCam. Enjoy this highlight reel of some of our favorite moments from this year’s Fourth of July show! As we look forward to America’s big 250th birthday in just two years, the Trust for the National Mall is preparing exciting programs, projects and events. Be sure to sign up for our exclusive newsletter to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eaR8rVkg.

Get ready to have a blast watching the fireworks on #MonumentCam! Remember to tune in tomorrow at 9:09 PM for your exclusive view of the most iconic fireworks show in the U.S. In the meantime, let’s look back on some fantastic views from last year’s show from some of our incredible Instagram photographers, who captured some of the fireworks’ finest moments. If you’re bringing your camera to the show on Thursday, keep us in mind! We’ll be reposting our favorites for 2024 next week! Photos by: Thomas Cluderay, Andrew Yianne, Carol Stalun, Troy Meyer

We've got the best view of the iconic Independence Day fireworks on America's Front Yard! Check out #MonumentCam to get a bird's eye view of the Fourth of July fireworks LIVE from a camera perched high atop the Washington Monument. Tune in at 9:09 PM ET on Thursday to watch from anywhere! Join us to celebrate America's birthday and our work with the National Park Service to preserve and elevate this treasure for the next generation. And....catch fireworks bursting above the Lincoln Memorial and the Reflecting Pool. It will be a total blast! Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/edeffre Thanks to our partners at National Park Service and EarthCam for making this dazzling view possible!

Staying in this Fourth of July? We’ve got you covered! Thank you to WTOP News for breaking the news. We’re sharing the best view in town of the iconic Fourth of July fireworks on #MonumentCam thanks to our partners at EarthCam and the National Park Service. Tune in July 4 at 9:09 pm at https://lnkd.in/edeffre. Read the full piece from WTOP here: https://lnkd.in/ePwRpWhw

The most iconic fireworks show in the nation takes place on the National Mall each Fourth of July. Do you have your Independence Day gear?     Whether you’re a local taking the “Monumental Tour” with guests or joining us from out of town, this is the shirt you need! In collaboration with Black-owned, D.C. clothing apparel company Bailiwick, the “Monumental Tour” t-shirt is an homage to all the iconic memorials, monuments and sites on America’s Front Yard.    A portion of the proceeds benefits our mission to preserve, enrich and elevate the National Mall as the National Park Service’s non-profit partner. We’re proud to collaborate with Bailiwick to ensure a vibrant National Mall for generations to come. Shop here: https://lnkd.in/eDg-yxKD

What a year! We have welcomed more than 40,000 visitors to the newest destination on the National Mall—the Wells Fargo Education Center at the U.S. Park Police Horse Stables.     This month, we celebrated the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center with a special Mounted Unit meet-and-greet. Visitors toured the Education Center, had the opportunity to pet the horses, enjoyed special cookies and even signed a birthday card for the horses! Last summer, we cut the ribbon to open the newly rebuilt stables and welcomed the horses and their officers to their new, state-of-the-art home—a project that was designed and built by the Trust for the National Mall, thanks to its generous benefactors.     Importantly, the project created a brand-new Education Center where visitors come to learn about the historic Mounted Unit and its history on the National Mall. This new educational opportunity was made possible through the leadership support of our long-time partners at Wells Fargo, Campaign Chair Sheila Johnson, and many other generous supporters.    Plan your visit to the Education Center and see photo highlights by going here: https://lnkd.in/ePHhxk9j

Our neighbors at the Smithsonian Institution bring this year’s Folklife Festival to the National Mall from June 26 - July 1! This year's theme will uplift Indigenous voices and mark the 20th anniversary of the National Museum of the American Indian.    Through the theme “Indigenous Voices of the Americas: Celebrating the National Museum of the American Indian,” the festival will focus on the living traditions of Indigenous peoples and feature public performances, artist demonstrations, explorations of traditional foods and more! The Trust is honored to work with the Smithsonian Institution on the National Mall to share the stories that make up the fabric of our great American tapestry.   To learn more, check out special National Park Service companion programming exploring Native American history on the National Mall. See the full schedule and plan your visit here: nps.gov/nama/learn/sff.htm

We’re #hiring for a data, systems and analytics-obsessed Philanthropic Data and Systems Manager! A little bit about us - the Trust for the National Mall is the nonprofit partner of the National Park Service working to preserve, restore and elevate the National Mall. Our philanthropic operations team drives continuous improvement through the strategic use of data and technologies. Join us as we gear up for an exciting time in our nation's history as we work to prepare the National Mall for the 250th anniversary of American independence.   The Philanthropic Data and Systems Manager will manage our data records, entry, integrations and more to optimize our fundraising and membership activities. Not only will you work to improve our existing systems, but you will also make recommendations to help identify and scale the efficiency of our data management. To apply, visit the link below or check out our jobs board here on LinkedIn. https://lnkd.in/e9sqbkqy

From home court to home turf! Thank you for joining us on the National Mall, Washington Wizards. We loved taking in those incredible views!