Spring is upon us once again in Washington D.C.! We eagerly await the cherry blossom blooms and the revival of our #BloomCam to watch the blooming season unfold before our eyes. So many beautiful photos are shared out from the National Mall to capture this great season with perfect weather, great lighting, and a majestic background all around you. While we stay safe at home, we can enjoy the stunning views of the National Mall through the amazing photos that are captured.
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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.
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The VIP program empowers a diverse community of volunteers to contribute their skills and knowledge through rewarding, engaging, and mutually beneficial experiences in support of the shared mission of the National Park Service and the Trust for the National Mall to restore and enhance the beauty, usefulness and sustainability of the National Mall.
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The Trust organizes hands-on group volunteer opportunities with the National Park Service to help beautify the National Mall, particularly in advance of critical visitor months.
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When the Tidal Basin is abloom with its annual display of pink and white petals, we take time to remember the presidential first ladies. Helen Taft was the first presidential spouse to observe the traditional Japanese custom of hanami, or flower watching, in the United States. Subsequent first ladies have continued the tradition of DC’s “spring rite” as honorary chairs of the Cherry Blossom Festival.
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In order to maintain the new memorial, the Eisenhower Memorial Commission, the National Park Service and the Trust for the National Mall have partnered to start a fund for long term maintenance and support, managed by the Trust. Supporters of the memorial are encouraged to make contributions to help preserve this important addition to the National Mall perimeter.
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In celebration of Women's History Month, we are sharing the stories of some of the amazing women on the National Mall - our volunteers! With their unique backgrounds and perspectives, they enliven the National Mall and enrich visitors' experiences. These women share why they volunteer, what the experience means to them, and highlight some of the women who inspire them, both on and off the Mall!
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Candace Harman joined the volunteer corps in 2017 and has served at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Korean War Veterans Memorial, and World War II Memorial. Candace has been volunteering at the Eisenhower Memorial since it opened in September 2020, after her trip to Normandy inspired a new appreciation for Eisenhower’s leadership during World War II. Candace has a long history with the National Mall, as she worked there as a seasonal Park Ranger at the beginning of her career.
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Lynn Addington joined the National Mall volunteer team when the Eisenhower Memorial opened in September, and she has been an engaged member ever since, participating in both the Interpretation and Research teams. Lynn's experience as an educator is so useful in creating interpretive experiences that are engaging and accessible to people of multiple ages and backgrounds. Her favorite part of the Eisenhower Memorial is the young Ike statue because the statue is life size rather than heroic size. Lynn says, "When I meet visitors – especially families – I like to highlight this statue, as both the size and his age make Eisenhower seem more approachable. It’s also a great way to start a conversation about his early years and education."
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Mary Beth Moore joined the National Mall volunteer team in 2014 and has served in a number of roles, including providing support at special events, visitor services across the National Mall, and, most recently, interpretation at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial. Having lived in DC for over 40 years, Mary Beth has an in-depth knowledge of the city and is an amazing resource for visitors and locals alike. Mary Beth’s background in public health provides valuable perspective on Eisenhower and Oveta Culp Hobby’s work with the Department of Health, Education, and Wellness and the current historical context which volunteers serve the public in today.
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Morgan Anderson has been volunteering at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial since its opening in September 2020, but her involvement began with the Memorial’s groundbreaking in 2017 as a member of Senator Pat Roberts’s team. Morgan is a native Kansan, and her childhood visits to Eisenhower’s home in Abilene first sparked her interest in Dwight Eisenhower, Morgan’s favorite president. Morgan's personal connections to Eisenhower and the Memorial give her a new perspective that has inspired many memorable visitor connections on site, including enriching Major General John F. Hussey, Commanding General of the 200th Military Police Command’s trip to the 34th President’s memorial.
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The cherry trees on the National Mall have more than 100 years of rich and vibrant history. At the root of their story are a few powerful and trailblazing women who have changed the National Mall environment to how we know it today. As our community comes together to celebrate the cherry blossom season, the Trust for the National Mall is celebrating Women’s History Month, recognizing the women who aligned their strengths to enrich the National Mall with our iconic cherry trees.
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Throughout the National Mall’s history, African Americans have helped shape every aspect of its development: from the land and buildings to the ways in which we view and experience this iconic space. Below we highlight some of the African American thought leaders, community leaders, business leaders, performers and others who have influenced the National Mall and who continue to build its robust future.
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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.
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The National Mall was stunning during the inaugural events this week. While there were many changes to traditional events, the National Mall – “America’s Front Yard” – with its iconic monuments and memorials continues to serve as a meaningful backdrop to this historic experience.
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As we look back on this unusual year and look ahead with hope and optimism for the year ahead, I want to pause, reflect and thank you for being part of the Trust for the National Mall community.
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Wilbur Snyder, a West Point graduate, served for twenty-five years in active duty. He was stationed in Germany, studied Russian, served in the Pentagon in the intelligence part of joint staff doing arms control inspections in the former Soviet Union, and served one tour at Fort Bragg, North Carolina in a unique unit called the Psychological Operations. He is a volunteer at the newly-opened Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial.
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Veteran Don Adam has been a volunteer on the National Mall with the National Park Service since 2002. Adam has volunteered over 20,000 hours at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, in honor of his cousin and comrades who gave the ultimate sacrifice. On August 25, 2020 Adams received the George & Helen Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service. The virtual ceremony was hosted by the National Park Foundation. Adams spent four years in the US Air Force from 1966 to 1970. He served in Japan and South Vietnam.
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Veteran and volunteer on the National Mall Hank Lazzaro shares the importance of these memorials to educate visitors from around the world about the sacrifices the men and women made in conflict, and to heal those who served. Lazzaro served a 13-month tour in Vietnam and was in the Marine Corps Reserves, totaling 11 years of Marine Corps service. After he graduated from law school he spent 32 years with the Navy, retiring as a Captain. He was a Staff Sergeant in the Marine Corps; when he left there to go into the Navy to be Captain, he served in the Judge Advocate General Corps. In total, he had 11 years in active-duty time and 32 years reserve time.
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Retired Senior Master Sergeant of the U.S. Air Force, Harry F. Miller honorably served the United States from World War II through the Vietnam War. Over the course of his more than twenty-year career in the military, Miller experienced “The Battle of the Bulge,” tours in Vietnam, Korea and Japan, the Cuban Missle Crisis and so much in between.
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