The first phase of our three-year National Treasure initiative with the National Trust for Historic Preservation will be to design, host, and share results from an Ideas Lab presented by American Express—a forum for generating a bold, ambitious, and integrated vision for the Tidal Basin.
Read MoreAs the oldest free-standing, man-made stone structure standing outdoors in D.C., the lantern takes its place among the many natural and cultural treasures on the National Mall.
Read MoreThe Trust helped leverage more than $150 million in federal dollars for restoration projects on the National Mall, including repairing the sinking plaza in front of the Jefferson Memorial.
Read MoreThe National Trust for Historic Preservation today unveiled its 2019 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places, an annual list that spotlights important examples of our nation's architectural and cultural heritage that are at risk of destruction or irreparable damage.
Read MoreToday the National Trust for Historic Preservation named the National Mall Tidal Basin to its National Treasures portfolio and announced plans to partner with the Trust for National Mall and the National Park Service over the next three years to address the 107-acre site’s pressing need for critical upgrades and modernization, including a crumbling sea wall and daily flooding that swamps sidewalks.
Read MoreThe Trust for the National Mall launched the Endow a Cherry Tree Campaign today in partnership with the National Cherry Blossom Festival. This campaign supports all 3,700 cherry trees on the National Mall and aims to provide additional annual resources for the care and maintenance of the trees.
Read MoreFor the first time, the Trust has published a brief report highlighting the progress against the National Mall Plan. Unveiled at the BALL for THE MALL, the “State of the National Mall Report” provides updates and emphasis on what has been achieved to preserve and transform the Mall – along with a clear assessment of the ongoing but yet unmet needs that can be addressed with public and private funding.
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