https://www.nps.gov/nama News releases from National Mall and Memorial Parks. en-us https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/cherry-blossoms-announcement-march-2026.htm Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:11:00 EST The Department of the Interior and National Park Service today announced that peak bloom for the iconic cherry trees surrounding the Tidal Basin and National Mall is projected to occur between March 29 – April 1, with exact timing dependent on weather conditions. Once peak bloom begins, the blossoms typically remain on the trees for seven to 10 days. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/cherry-blossoms-announcement-march-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/lincolnbirthday26.htm Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:06:00 EST The National Park Service and the Lincoln Birthday National Commemorative Committee will observe the 217th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln during a ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 10:45 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/lincolnbirthday26.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/dcptidalbasin.htm Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:09:00 EST The National Park Service is accepting public comment on a Development Concept Plan and Environmental Assessment that will guide the long-term management of the Tidal Basin, focusing on transportation, conservation, tree preservation, protection of natural and cultural resources, visitor experience, recreation, infrastructure, security, and more. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/dcptidalbasin.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/ncrtelecom.htm Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:18:00 EST The National Park Service invites qualified entities to submit a proposal to develop communications infrastructure within the National Mall and surrounding park areas in Washington, D.C. Proposals must be submitted by Thursday, Feb. 16, 2026.  https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/ncrtelecom.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/wwiifountain.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:41:00 EST The National Park Service announced today the World War II Memorial will close on January 9 ahead of a construction project to modernize fountains and lighting at the memorial. The work will address aging infrastructure, improve reliability, and enhance the appearance of one of the nation’s most visited memorials. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/wwiifountain.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/fountainwork.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:00 EST The National Park Service is undertaking a comprehensive effort to restore fountains, rehabilitate historic landscapes and address aging park infrastructure across Washington, D.C.  https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/fountainwork.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/transportationservicescontract.htm Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:13:00 EST The National Park Service has selected City Sightseeing Washington DC, Inc., dba Big Bus Tours, to provide interpretive transportation services at National Mall and Memorial Parks for the next ten years. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/transportationservicescontract.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/concessionscontract.htm Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:36:00 EST The National Park Service has awarded a new contract to operate food, beverage, and retail kiosks on the National Mall to Taste of History LLC. The agreement will take effect on May 1, 2026, and will run for ten years. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/concessionscontract.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/seawallcomplete.htm Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:37:00 EST The National Park Service today announced the early completion of the Tidal Basin seawall reconstruction, a major step in protecting some of the nation’s most recognizable memorials and landscapes. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/seawallcomplete.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/suffrage.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:45:00 EST The National Park Service, in cooperation with the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation (Foundation), is seeking comments from the public on the site for the proposed Women’s Suffrage Memorial through October 8. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/suffrage.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/pike.htm Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:11:00 EST The National Park Service announced today that it will restore and reinstall the bronze statue of Albert Pike, which was toppled and vandalized during riots in June 2020. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/pike.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/eastpotomacmeters.htm Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:23:00 EST Starting September 1, the National Park Service will extend metered parking along Ohio Drive SW in East Potomac Park. The new metered section will begin at the intersection of Ohio Drive and Buckeye Drive SW and continue southeast to the entrance of the East Potomac Park Golf Course. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/eastpotomacmeters.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/dupontopen.htm Sat, 07 Jun 2025 09:19:00 EST Today, the National Park Service and Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that Dupont Circle is reopening today, Saturday, June 7, for WorldPride 2025.  https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/dupontopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/04-29-2025-rcpp-comment-period-extended.htm Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:31:00 EST The National Park Service is extending the public comment period for the development of the Multimodal Safety and Operational Improvements Plan and Environmental Assessment for Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway. https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/04-29-2025-rcpp-comment-period-extended.htm https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/03-17-2025-rock-creek-and-potomac-parkway.htm Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:01:00 EST The NPS invites the public to attend a virtual public meeting and share written comments on the development of a Multimodal Safety and Operational Improvements Plan and a corresponding Environmental Assessment for Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway.  https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/03-17-2025-rock-creek-and-potomac-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-public-comment-on-future-of-the-tidal-basin.htm Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:59:00 EST Help shape the future of the Tidal Basin! The National Park Service is developing a Concept Plan and Environmental Assessment to guide the long-term management of the Tidal Basin, focusing on transportation, conservation, tree preservation, protection of natural and cultural resources, visitor experience, recreation, infrastructure, security, and more. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-public-comment-on-future-of-the-tidal-basin.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/inauupdate.htm Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:15:00 EST Due to forecasted severe weather conditions, significant updates have been made to the schedule and location of the upcoming 60th Presidential Inauguration. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/inauupdate.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/griess.htm Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:10:00 EST The National Park Service has named Dr. Kevin Griess to serve as superintendent of National Mall and Memorial Parks. He will oversee management of the Mall’s iconic monuments and memorials and care for treasured neighborhood green space with a budget of approximately $38 million and alongside a staff of more than 200 employees and 3,000 volunteers. Griess begins his assignment in early December, succeeding Jeff Reinbold, who is leaving to become president and CEO of the National Park Foundation. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/griess.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/peacecorpsfonsi.htm Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:07:00 EST The National Park Service has determined that the construction of the proposed Peace Corps Commemorative Park can be implemented without significant adverse environmental impacts. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/peacecorpsfonsi.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/concessions-opportunity-for-interpretive-transportation-services-available-at-national-mall-and-memorial-parks.htm Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:06:00 EST WASHINGTON — The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a 10-year concessions opportunity for interpretive transportation services within National Mall and Memorial Parks. The contract may be awarded up to three operators. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/concessions-opportunity-for-interpretive-transportation-services-available-at-national-mall-and-memorial-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/fjm.htm Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:54:00 EST The public is invited to join in the design process for the Fallen Journalists Memorial, which will honor journalists who have sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/fjm.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/annual-test-installation-of-17th-street-levee-2024.htm Thu, 19 Sep 2024 05:42:00 EST On Wednesday, September 25, the National Park Service will close 17th Street between Constitution Avenue NW and Independence Avenue SW from 4 a.m. until approximately 2 p.m. to perform a test installation of the 17th Street levee. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/annual-test-installation-of-17th-street-levee-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-park-service-begins-reconstruction-of-tidal-basin-and-west-potomac-seawalls.htm Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:41:00 EST Construction began today on a major project to replace the sinking seawalls around the Tidal Basin and along the Potomac River in West Potomac Park. The Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund is providing approximately $113 million for a long-needed restoration of the seawalls and sidewalks of one of the country’s most iconic landscapes. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-park-service-begins-reconstruction-of-tidal-basin-and-west-potomac-seawalls.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/foju24.htm Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:54:00 EST The National Park Service will once again host the annual celebration of Independence Day on the National Mall, the nation’s most important civic space and home to more than a dozen memorials that commemorate great Americans and significant events in our nation’s history. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/foju24.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/memday2024.htm Tue, 21 May 2024 11:51:00 EST The National Park Service and its partners will honor those who gave their lives in defense of the country through in-person and virtual programming throughout the National Mall this Memorial Day weekend. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/memday2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/seawallstart.htm Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:00 EST The National Park Service is preparing to begin a three-year, $113 million rehabilitation of the seawalls around the Tidal Basin and along the Potomac River through West Potomac Park. This critical investment will ensure the park is able to protect some of the nation’s most iconic memorials and the Japanese flowering cherry trees from the immediate threats of failing infrastructure and rising sea levels for the next 100 years.  https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/seawallstart.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-to-begin-negotiations-with-east-potomac-racquet-sports-partners-to-lease-east-potomac-tennis-center-in-washington-d-c.htm Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:15:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) will begin negotiations with East Potomac Racquet Sports Partners (EPR) to operate the East Potomac Tennis Center in Washington, D.C., under a long-term lease. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-to-begin-negotiations-with-east-potomac-racquet-sports-partners-to-lease-east-potomac-tennis-center-in-washington-d-c.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/seawallcontract.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2023 05:32:00 EST The Great American Outdoors Act National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund is providing $112.76 million to the National Park Service to rehabilitate the failing seawalls around a portion of the Tidal Basin and along the Potomac River through West Potomac Park. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/seawallcontract.htm https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-washington-d-c-contributes-1-14-billion-to-d-c-economy.htm Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:30:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 39,440,786 visitors to national parks in Washington, D.C., spent $973,000,000 in D.C. in 2022. That spending resulted in 9,140 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to D.C.’s economy of $1,144,400,000. https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-washington-d-c-contributes-1-14-billion-to-d-c-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/commemorate-juneteenth-at-your-local-national-parks.htm Wed, 14 Jun 2023 08:41:00 EST As Juneteenth National Independence Day approaches, the National Park Service (NPS) invites you to celebrate this important holiday at nearby national parks. National parks across the Washington, D.C. area will host events commemorating the long, hard road to freedom for African Americans in the United States. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/commemorate-juneteenth-at-your-local-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/uspp-horse-stables-open.htm Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:00:00 EST The new, state-of-the-art, and sustainable United States Park Police Horse Stables and Wells Fargo Education Center was unveiled in a ceremony and ribbon-cutting event that officially opened the education center https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/uspp-horse-stables-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/seawall-rehabilitation.htm Thu, 01 Jun 2023 03:27:00 EST The National Park Service has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Rehabilitate Tidal Basin and West Potomac Park Seawalls Environmental Assessment (EA). The FONSI, which describes the selected action and explains why the plan will have no significant effects on the natural, cultural, or human environment, concludes the planning and environmental compliance process in the effort to rehabilitate the Tidal Basin and West Potomac Park seawalls. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/seawall-rehabilitation.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/memday23.htm Wed, 24 May 2023 11:32:00 EST The National Park Service and its partners will honor those who gave their lives in defense of the country through in-person and virtual programming throughout the National Mall this Memorial Day weekend. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/memday23.htm https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/seven-ways-to-get-outside-around-d-c-this-national-park-week.htm Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:59:00 EST Join national parks in the D.C. area for National Park Week! This annual celebration of the more than 400 national parks across the country starts April 22. https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/seven-ways-to-get-outside-around-d-c-this-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-looking-for-an-ace-tennis-operator.htm Mon, 10 Apr 2023 05:29:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a long-term lease opportunity for the East Potomac Tennis Center. The NPS is seeking an operator that will continue to attract an array of tennis center visitors and serve the surrounding community. Potential operators are invited to submit their proposals through July 5. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-looking-for-an-ace-tennis-operator.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/gwotsite.htm Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:13:00 EST The National Park Service, in cooperation with the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, is accepting comments from the public through April 14 on the site for the proposed National Global War on Terrorism Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/gwotsite.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/cherry2023.htm Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:09:00 EST Special programs and services will be offered by the National Park Service during the 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival, including the Cherry Blossom Festival Tidal Basin Welcome Area, the Bloomin’ Junior Ranger program, and cherry blossom-related ranger talks and education programs. Events will be held daily from Saturday, March 18 through Sunday, April 2. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/cherry2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/seawallea.htm Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is inviting comments from the public on the proposed rehabilitation of the Tidal Basin and West Potomac Park seawalls. The public is invited to review the Environmental Assessment (EA) and share comments through April 5 at go.nps.gov/seawall. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/seawallea.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/undercroft.htm Mon, 20 Feb 2023 03:00:00 EST The National Park Service has awarded a contract to add an immersive museum beneath the Lincoln Memorial and other upgrades to the visitor experience. Construction is expected to begin in March with completion targeted for 2026, in time for the 250th anniversary of American independence. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/undercroft.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-s-birthday-to-be-observed-at-the-lincoln-memorial.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2023 06:22:00 EST The National Park Service and the Lincoln Birthday National Commemorative Committee will observe the 214th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln during a ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 10:45 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-s-birthday-to-be-observed-at-the-lincoln-memorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/eppsafety.htm Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:30:00 EST In order to improve pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety in East Potomac Park, the National Park Service will replace one vehicle travel lane on Ohio Drive from the East Potomac Golf Course to Hains Point and back to Buckeye Drive with a new, dedicated bicycle and pedestrian lane https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/eppsafety.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/2022-annual-test-installation-of-levee-wall.htm Wed, 21 Sep 2022 06:14:00 EST On Thursday, September 22, the National Park Service will close 17th Street between Constitution Avenue NW and Independence Avenue SW from 5 a.m. until approximately 4 p.m. to perform a test installation of the 17th Street levee. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/2022-annual-test-installation-of-levee-wall.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-comment-on-environmental-assessment-for-the-peace-corps-commemorative-park.htm Mon, 01 Aug 2022 07:05:00 EST The National Park Service and Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation, in cooperation with the National Capital Planning Commission, are seeking public comment on the Peace Corps Commemorative Park Environmental Assessment https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-comment-on-environmental-assessment-for-the-peace-corps-commemorative-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/seawallsmtg.htm Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:59:00 EST The National Park Service will hold a virtual public scoping meeting on Tuesday, July 19 for the development of an Environmental Assessment for a proposed project to repair and rehabilitate the seawalls around the Tidal Basin and in West Potomac Park. Following the meeting, comments may be submitted on the project website starting July 19 through September 12. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/seawallsmtg.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/seawall.htm Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:54:00 EST National Mall and Memorial Parks has started planning for the first phase of a massive, proposed project to repair the seawalls and iconic shoreline landscape along the Tidal Basin and West Potomac Park. Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act, a $5.7 million contract was recently awarded to begin the planning and compliance process. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/seawall.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-d-c-creates-679-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:27:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 28,599,634 visitors to national parks in the District of Columbia spent $600,600,000 in 2021. That spending resulted in 5,293 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the District’s economy of $679,400,000.  https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-d-c-creates-679-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/hpai.htm Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:16:00 EST The virus that causes highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), a contagious disease affecting wild and domestic birds, has been found in mallard ducklings at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The currently circulating HPAI virus is considered to pose a low risk to the general public according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/hpai.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/honorflight.htm Mon, 02 May 2022 09:39:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and the Honor Flight Network announced today the resumption of NPS and USPP support of Honor Flight visits to begin again on June 1. Since 2005, our organizations have had the honor of partnering to provide memorable experiences for our nation’s veterans who visit the World War II, Korean War Veterans and Vietnam Veterans memorials on the National Mall. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/honorflight.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/fields2022.htm Fri, 15 Apr 2022 03:49:00 EST Reservations for the 12 mixed use and 12 dedicated softball fields administered by the National Park Service around the National Mall will be accepted online at recreation.gov starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 15 for play beginning on April 15 through May 14. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/fields2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/hainstraffic.htm Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:32:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), is inviting comments from the public on proposed changes to Ohio Drive in East Potomac Park that will improve visitor safety and access to Hains Point. Comments may be submitted on the project website through May 19. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/hainstraffic.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/80thdor2022.htm Thu, 10 Feb 2022 05:35:00 EST The National Park Service, Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation will co-host this year’s National Day of Remembrance with live virtual events from February 18-20. The commemoration marks 80 years since President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s signing of Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced removal and incarceration of more than 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. The commemoration was made in coordination with Friends of Minidoka, Japanese American Citizens League, and the Japanese American National Museum. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/80thdor2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/ndsdsea.htm Tue, 08 Feb 2022 04:13:00 EST The National Park Service and National Desert Storm War Memorial Association are accepting public comment on the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial Environmental Assessment from Feb. 7, through March 8, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/ndsdsea.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/albirthday22.htm Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:16:00 EST The National Park Service and the Lincoln Birthday National Commemorative Committee will observe the 213th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln during a ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/albirthday22.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/jeffersonwork.htm Wed, 01 Dec 2021 04:40:00 EST The National Park Service has begun a two-year project to improve accessibility and visitor services at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. The chamber of the memorial and the statue of Thomas Jefferson will remain open and accessible for the duration of the project. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/jeffersonwork.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/veterans-day-2021.htm Wed, 10 Nov 2021 07:27:00 EST The National Park Service will commemorate Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11, with special events and free admission to national parks for everyone. In support of the Joining Forces initiative, the NPS also recently launched a new interactive map on NPS.gov highlighting national parks near Department of Defense and Veterans Administration facilities nationwide. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/veterans-day-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/veteransday21.htm Mon, 08 Nov 2021 08:39:00 EST The National Park Service and its partners will honor those who have served in the nation’s armed forces through virtual and in-person programming at several of the memorials on the National Mall on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/veteransday21.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1778/algaltoxins.htm Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:51:00 EST Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service partnered on a first-of-its-kind, nationwide harmful algal bloom, or HAB, field study that began this summer and will continue over the next two years. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1778/algaltoxins.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/new-bike-lane-coming-to-national-mall.htm Thu, 07 Oct 2021 06:33:00 EST This week, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) will begin implementing safety improvements on 15th Street, including a two-way protected lane for bicyclists https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/new-bike-lane-coming-to-national-mall.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/levee2021.htm Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:27:00 EST On Wednesday, September 29, the National Park Service will close 17th Street between Constitution Avenue NW and Independence Avenue SW from 4 a.m. until approximately 4 p.m. to perform a test installation of the 17th Street levee. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/levee2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/burkerod.htm Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:40:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) will close Burke Park and Samuel Gompers Memorial Park (Massachusetts Avenue NW at 11th Street NW) on or about August 18 to remove homeless encampments and provide needed maintenance to the parks. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/burkerod.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/wamoopen0721.htm Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:44:00 EST The Washington Monument will reopen to the public on Wednesday, July 14 at 9 a.m. after a six-month closure. The monument will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Masks are required for everyone, regardless of vaccination status, inside the Washington Monument. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/wamoopen0721.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/fourth21.htm Mon, 28 Jun 2021 04:50:00 EST The National Park Service will once again host the annual celebration of Independence Day on the National Mall, the nation’s most important civic space and home to more than a dozen memorials that commemorate great Americans and significant events in our nation’s history. The display will be held on Sunday, July 4, starting at 9:09 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/fourth21.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/fields2021.htm Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:49:00 EST Outdoor athletic fields administered by the National Park Service around the National Mall will reopen for organized and permitted use on Thursday, July 8. Reservations for the 12 mixed use and 12 dedicated softball fields around the National Mall will be available online first-come, first served starting at 4 a.m. EST on Wednesday, June 23 at recreation.gov. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/fields2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/fireworks2021.htm Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:11:00 EST The National Park Service will once again host the annual Independence Day fireworks celebration on the National Mall, the nation’s most important civic space and home to more than a dozen memorials that commemorate great Americans and significant events in our nation’s history. The 17-minute display will be held on Sunday, July 4, starting at 9:09 p.m. and will be launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/fireworks2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/namaroads.htm Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:02:00 EST The National Park Service is undertaking a number of projects over the next year to improve accessibility and safety and create seamless connections across the National Mall. This work will rehabilitate trails and roads, and it will feature new and enhanced infrastructure for park visitors walking and bicycling. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/namaroads.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/wwimopens.htm Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:26:00 EST The American flag was raised over the World War I Memorial for the first time on Friday, April 16, the formal unveiling of the memorial that honors the 4.7 million Americans who served their nation in World War I, including 116,516 who made the supreme sacrifice. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/wwimopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/july4parade.htm Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:14:00 EST The National Park Service and Diversified Events have canceled this year’s National Independence Day Parade due to logistics and planning limitations https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/july4parade.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/cherry2021.htm Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:31:00 EST The National Park Service will limit all vehicular and pedestrian access to the Tidal Basin, East Potomac Park and West Potomac Park during the peak bloom period of the cherry blossoms as a public health precaution to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/cherry2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/construction-to-begin-on-the-wall-of-remembrance-at-the-korean-war-veterans-memorial.htm Mon, 15 Mar 2021 03:22:00 EST The National Park Service and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation are scheduled to start construction on the Wall of Remembrance and an overall rehabilitation of the Korean War Veterans Memorial in mid March. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/construction-to-begin-on-the-wall-of-remembrance-at-the-korean-war-veterans-memorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/cherry21.htm Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:05:00 EST The National Park Service this week predicted cherry blossom peak bloom will occur between April 2-5, 2021. The public is encouraged to virtually experience the cherry blossoms this year to help avoid crowding at the Tidal Basin and prevent the spread of COVID-19. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/cherry21.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/wamoclosed.htm Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:45:00 EST The National Park Service announced today that the Washington Monument will close until further notice as a measure to protect staff and visitors from the spread of COVID-19. The monument closed on January 11 for security reasons surrounding the 59th presidential inauguration. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/wamoclosed.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/core-areas-of-national-mall-to-close-through-january-21-in-support-of-the-59th-presidential-inauguration.htm Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:32:00 EST The National Park Service, at the request of and in cooperation with the United States Secret Service, will implement a temporary public closure of the National Mall beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 15 and extending through at least Thursday, January 21.   https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/core-areas-of-national-mall-to-close-through-january-21-in-support-of-the-59th-presidential-inauguration.htm https://www.nps.gov/bepa/learn/news/nwpdonation.htm Thu, 08 Oct 2020 04:41:00 EST The National Woman’s Party today announced the gift of its historic collection spanning women’s suffrage and the movement for women’s equality to the Library of Congress and National Park Service. This gift comes as the country celebrates 100 years of women's constitutional right to vote and ensures public access to a trove of records about the history of the women’s rights movement in the United States. https://www.nps.gov/bepa/learn/news/nwpdonation.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-signs-50-year-lease-with-national-links-trust-for-historic-golf-courses.htm Fri, 02 Oct 2020 08:33:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has signed a 50-year lease with National Links Trust (NLT) to operate three historic golf courses in Washington, D.C. NLT will begin management of East Potomac, Langston and Rock Creek golf courses beginning Monday, Oct. 5. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-signs-50-year-lease-with-national-links-trust-for-historic-golf-courses.htm https://www.nps.gov/wamo/learn/news/wamoreopen2.htm Mon, 28 Sep 2020 08:33:00 EST The Washington Monument will reopen to the public on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 9 a.m. after a six-month closure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The monument will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a new set of safety and cleaning procedures to keep staff and visitors safe from the spread of infectious diseases. Tickets will be available online starting Sept. 30. https://www.nps.gov/wamo/learn/news/wamoreopen2.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/dwight-d-eisenhower-memorial-joins-the-national-park-system.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2020 06:10:00 EST The National Park Service formally welcomed the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial as America's 420th unit of the National Park System on Sept. 18, 2020. The memorial honors Eisenhower’s legacy as the World War II Supreme Allied Commander and nation's 34th president. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/dwight-d-eisenhower-memorial-joins-the-national-park-system.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/explore-dc-s-national-parks-with-a-new-free-app.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2020 09:20:00 EST Heading to a Washington, DC, national park this Labor Day weekend? Download the free DC Area National Parks App in the Apple and Google Play stores to find, explore and learn about parks in the Washington, DC, area. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/explore-dc-s-national-parks-with-a-new-free-app.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/aug27closures.htm Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:44:00 EST Roads around the Washington Monument will be closed starting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 27 to create a safety zone for a permitted fireworks display. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/aug27closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/permitsopen.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2020 11:33:00 EST After a 13-week suspension of permitted activities on the National Mall to combat the spread of COVID-19, the National Park Service has resumed issuing permits for demonstrations and most other events on the National Mall. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/permitsopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-park-service-to-begin-negotiations-with-national-links-trust-to-lease-historic-golf-courses-in-washington-d-c.htm Mon, 22 Jun 2020 10:56:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) will begin negotiations with National Links Trust (NLT) to operate three historic golf courses in Washington, D.C., under a long-term lease. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-park-service-to-begin-negotiations-with-national-links-trust-to-lease-historic-golf-courses-in-washington-d-c.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/mallclosuresmay3.htm Sat, 02 May 2020 05:45:00 EST The National Park Service and the United States Park Police will implement road and area closures around the west end of the National Mall on Sunday, May 3 as security measures while President Trump is at the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday evening. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/mallclosuresmay3.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-approves-dc-water-s-potomac-river-tunnel-project-to-improve-water-quality.htm Tue, 14 Apr 2020 06:37:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) and approved DC Water’s proposal to move forward with construction of the Potomac River Tunnel project. The proposed project, primarily on NPS land in northwest D.C., will improve water quality and reduce combined sewer overflows (CSOs) to the Potomac River. The Potomac River Tunnel is part of DC Water’s Clean Rivers Project. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-approves-dc-water-s-potomac-river-tunnel-project-to-improve-water-quality.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-capital-area-parks-are-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Sat, 28 Mar 2020 09:09:00 EST In response to public health guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state health departments in Virginia and Maryland and in the District of Columbia, and local health departments in the counties of Alexandria, Va., Allegheny, Md., Arlington, Va., Fairfax, Va., Frederick, Md., Jefferson, W.Va., Loudon, Va., Montgomery, Md., Prince George, Md., Prince William, Va., and Washington, Md., the National Park Service (NPS) has implemented additional facility closures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).   https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-capital-area-parks-are-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-parks-in-the-national-capital-area-modify-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:47:00 EST WASHINGTON – National parks in the greater Washington area are modifying their operations to promote social distancing and implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-parks-in-the-national-capital-area-modify-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/wasmonclosed.htm Fri, 13 Mar 2020 12:56:00 EST As a public health precaution due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Washington Monument will temporarily close to the public starting Saturday, March 14. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/wasmonclosed.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-to-increase-parking-meter-rates-for-national-mall-and-thompson-boat-center.htm Wed, 18 Dec 2019 20:13:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) will increase parking meter rates on the National Mall and at Thompson Boat Center in Jan. 2020. Rates will increase from $2.00 per hour to $2.30 per hour, which matches the rate currently charged at meters on streets administered by the District of Columbia. The rate for buses will increase from $6.00 per hour to $6.90 per hour, also matching the D.C. rate. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-to-increase-parking-meter-rates-for-national-mall-and-thompson-boat-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/battle-of-the-bulge-and-wwii-veterans-to-commemorate-75th-anniversary.htm Tue, 10 Dec 2019 21:14:00 EST On Monday, December 16th at 11:00 a.m., the Friends of the National World War II Memorial will host a ceremony and wreath presentation at the National World War II Memorial to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, the largest and bloodiest single battle fought by the United States in World War II. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/battle-of-the-bulge-and-wwii-veterans-to-commemorate-75th-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-public-comment-on-site-for-future-national-emergency-medical-services-memorial.htm Fri, 15 Nov 2019 05:12:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and the National Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Memorial Foundation are accepting public comments on potential future sites for the proposed National Emergency Medical Services Memorial through Dec. 14, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-public-comment-on-site-for-future-national-emergency-medical-services-memorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/nps-accepting-proposals-for-commercial-visitor-services-for-national-mall-and-memorial-parks-president-s-park.htm Thu, 07 Nov 2019 11:14:00 EST The National Park Service is offering a 10-year concessions opportunity to provide food and beverage, retail and boat rental services near iconic destinations across the National Mall and Memorial Parks and President’s Park. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/nps-accepting-proposals-for-commercial-visitor-services-for-national-mall-and-memorial-parks-president-s-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/patriotic-philanthropist-david-rubenstein-donates-10-million-for-thomas-jefferson-memorial.htm Mon, 04 Nov 2019 06:23:00 EST The Thomas Jefferson Memorial joins the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and other treasured American icons cared for by the National Park Service that will be enhanced by the generosity of businessman and patriotic philanthropist David M. Rubenstein. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/patriotic-philanthropist-david-rubenstein-donates-10-million-for-thomas-jefferson-memorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/meters.htm Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:17:00 EST The National Park Service is seeking public input for a proposed rate increase for parking on the National Mall and at Thompson Boat Center. Under the proposal, rates would increase from $2.00 per hour to $2.30 per hour. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/meters.htm https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/national-parks-in-greater-washington-d-c-commemorate-the-first-landing-of-enslaved-africans-in-english-occupied-america.htm Mon, 19 Aug 2019 04:47:00 EST On Aug. 25, national parks in greater Washington invite the public to join a nationwide commemoration to honor and remember the enslaved Africans brought to Virginia’s Point Comfort, now part of Fort Monroe National Monument, in 1619. https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/national-parks-in-greater-washington-d-c-commemorate-the-first-landing-of-enslaved-africans-in-english-occupied-america.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/wamoreopen.htm Fri, 16 Aug 2019 07:36:00 EST The Washington Monument will reopen to the public on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at 9 a.m. after a 37-month closure to modernize the elevator control system and construct a new security screening facility. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/wamoreopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/proposed-redevelopment-of-the-u-s-park-police-stables.htm Tue, 23 Jul 2019 03:46:00 EST The National Park Service is seeking public comments on the redevelopment of the U.S. Park Police Stables on the National Mall. After the initial public comment period ending in April 2019 on the overall concept of the project, the comments were reviewed and incorporated within the Environmental Assessment. Moving forward this public comment period addresses the EA and the alternatives outlined. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/proposed-redevelopment-of-the-u-s-park-police-stables.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/hole-in-one-business-opportunity-with-the-national-park-service.htm Mon, 01 Jul 2019 14:16:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a long-term lease opportunity for three golf courses in Washington, D.C. We’re looking for an operator who’s committed to providing affordable and easy-to-access golfing, to improving facilities and courses and to preserving the unique histories and landscapes of each of these courses. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/hole-in-one-business-opportunity-with-the-national-park-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-offers-one-of-a-kind-business-opportunity-at-parks-across-greater-washington-area.htm Mon, 01 Jul 2019 09:37:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a unique business opportunity to provide quick food and beverage services at national parks throughout the National Capital Region, as well as temporary food and beverage services at some of the nation’s most famous events throughout greater Washington, D.C. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-offers-one-of-a-kind-business-opportunity-at-parks-across-greater-washington-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/interior-announces-additional-details-about-salute-to-america-annual-fourth-of-july-celebration.htm Fri, 28 Jun 2019 07:07:00 EST Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced new details about Salute to America including a flight demonstration by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and a generous donation of additional fireworks. Salute to America, a part of this year’s annual Independence Day celebration on the National Mall, will feature remarks by President Donald J. Trump to honor America’s armed forces. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/interior-announces-additional-details-about-salute-to-america-annual-fourth-of-july-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-park-service-announces-new-superintendent-of-national-mall-and-memorial-parks.htm Thu, 27 Jun 2019 08:45:00 EST Jeffrey P. Reinbold, a national park manager with 28 years’ experience and expertise in public-private partnerships, has been selected by the National Park Service to serve as superintendent of National Mall and Memorial Parks. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-park-service-announces-new-superintendent-of-national-mall-and-memorial-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-presents-2019-independence-day-celebration-in-the-nation-s-capital.htm Thu, 27 Jun 2019 07:54:00 EST The National Park Service invites you to celebrate Independence Day on the National Mall! Complete information and updates on the Independence Day celebration can be found at www.nps.gov/foju. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-presents-2019-independence-day-celebration-in-the-nation-s-capital.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/secretary-bernhardt-announces-events-for-2019-independence-day-celebration-in-the-nation-s-capital.htm Wed, 19 Jun 2019 06:41:00 EST Today Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced details of the annual Independence Day celebration on the National Mall, including Salute to America, which will feature remarks by President Donald J. Trump to honor America’s armed forces. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/secretary-bernhardt-announces-events-for-2019-independence-day-celebration-in-the-nation-s-capital.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/reflectingpool.htm Thu, 30 May 2019 05:51:00 EST The National Park Service has begun draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in order to repair a broken water line, which has affected the water quality of the pool this spring. It should be refilled and operational again by the week of June 16. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/reflectingpool.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/tourism-at-greater-washington-area-national-parks-creates-1-58-billion-in-economic-benefit.htm Tue, 28 May 2019 06:29:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 54 million visitors to national parks in and around the nation’s capital spent nearly $1.1 billion in 2018. That spending resulted in 14,984 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the regional economy of $1.58 billion. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/tourism-at-greater-washington-area-national-parks-creates-1-58-billion-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/namafields.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2019 10:03:00 EST Applications are now being accepted for the permit lottery for softball and multi-use athletic fields administered by the National Mall and Memorial Parks. Applications must be received no later than April 23. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/namafields.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/wamoopen.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2019 05:02:00 EST Due to delays in the construction of the new visitor screening facility, the Washington Monument reopening has been delayed until August 2019. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/wamoopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/cherryblossom2019.htm Sat, 30 Mar 2019 09:11:00 EST Special programs and services offered by the National Park Service during the 2019 National Cherry Blossom Festival are now underway, including the Cherry Blossom Festival Tidal Basin Welcome Area, festival-related lantern walks, and ranger talks and tours around the Tidal Basin and National Mall. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/cherryblossom2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-park-service-publishes-long-range-transportation-plan.htm Thu, 14 Mar 2019 10:37:00 EST The National Park Service has published a Long-Range Transportation Plan for parks in the Greater Washington area. While recognizing the pivotal role many national park roads play in region’s greater transportation network, the 20-year plan establishes a vision for equitable and safe access to iconic visitor experiences while protecting parks’ history, beauty and nature. Because maintenance needs exceed available funding, the plan also outlines an investment strategy that balances competing priorities. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-park-service-publishes-long-range-transportation-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/lincolnbirthday2019.htm Sun, 10 Feb 2019 13:50:00 EST The National Park Service and the Lincoln Birthday National Commemorative Committee will observe the 210th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln during a ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 11:45 a.m. The program is free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/lincolnbirthday2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/jeffersonrestoration.htm Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:00:00 EST The National Park Service has begun a 15-month project to restore the roofs, repair the stone, and clean the marble at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. The memorial will remain open for the duration of the project, although some areas will be inaccessible. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/jeffersonrestoration.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/wwiea.htm Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:25:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking comments on the proposed enhancements to Pershing Park for the national World War I Memorial. The project, including a comparison of the two alternatives, is available online at http://go.nps.gov/WWI-DEA. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/wwiea.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/nps-resumes-maintenance-services-in-district-of-columbia-area-parks.htm Thu, 10 Jan 2019 06:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announced today that it will resume trash collection, urgent roadwork and sanitation services at its parks within the District of Columbia starting on Friday, January 11. Some of these services had been donated by park partners since the start of the lapse of appropriations in December 22. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/nps-resumes-maintenance-services-in-district-of-columbia-area-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/what-visitors-can-expect-in-d-c-area-national-parks-during-the-government-shutdown.htm Sun, 23 Dec 2018 08:01:00 EST During the partial shutdown of the federal government, D.C.-area national parks will remain as accessible as possible, while still following all applicable laws and procedures. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/what-visitors-can-expect-in-d-c-area-national-parks-during-the-government-shutdown.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/petersen-house-to-temporarily-close-january-1-2019.htm Thu, 06 Dec 2018 06:30:00 EST The Petersen House (House Where Lincoln Died) will temporarily close for preservation work from January 1 through February 28, 2019. During this time, workers will update the historic wallpaper and perform general preservation and maintenance work on the historic structure that was left over from last year’s closure. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/petersen-house-to-temporarily-close-january-1-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/unveiling-of-president-garfield-assassination-waysides.htm Tue, 06 Nov 2018 21:45:00 EST The National Park Service invites the public to attend the unveiling of two temporary waysides interpreting the 1881 assassination of President James A. Garfield on Monday, November 19, at 10:30 a.m. The waysides, located on the National Mall within the historic footprint of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station, will interpret the July 2, 1881 shooting of President Garfield and his lasting contributions as a public servant. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/unveiling-of-president-garfield-assassination-waysides.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/annual-test-installation-of-levee-to-close-part-of-17th-street-on-november-9.htm Thu, 01 Nov 2018 22:46:00 EST On Friday, November 9, the National Park Service will close 17th Street between Constitution Avenue NW and Independence Avenue SW from 6 a.m. until approximately 4 p.m. to perform a test installation of the 17th Street levee https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/annual-test-installation-of-levee-to-close-part-of-17th-street-on-november-9.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/vietnam-women-s-memorial-to-commemorate-25th-anniversary.htm Tue, 30 Oct 2018 22:40:00 EST Veterans Day weekend events set to honor women veterans of the Vietnam era Washington, D.C. — https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/vietnam-women-s-memorial-to-commemorate-25th-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/karen-cucurullo-named-southeast-deputy-regional-director.htm Wed, 17 Oct 2018 22:19:00 EST National Park Service Southeast Regional Director Bob Vogel announced the selection of Karen Cucurullo as deputy regional director for the Southeast Region of the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/karen-cucurullo-named-southeast-deputy-regional-director.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/biketrailwork.htm Fri, 14 Sep 2018 05:18:00 EST Beginning Monday, September 24, the National Park Service will start work to improve the bicycle and pedestrian trail that connects the north terminus of the 14th Street Bridge with East Basin Drive near the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. A detour will be in place for the duration of the 10-week project. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/biketrailwork.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/veterans-to-gather-at-world-war-ii-memorial-on-memorial-day.htm Mon, 21 May 2018 21:14:00 EST The National Park Service and Friends of the National World War II Memorial (Friends) will pay tribute to the more than 400,000 Americans who lost their lives during World War II in a special Memorial Day observance at the World War II Memorial on Monday, May 28, 2018 at 9 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/veterans-to-gather-at-world-war-ii-memorial-on-memorial-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-updates-projected-start-of-peak-bloom-period.htm Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:28:00 EST Using recent temperature data, the current progression of the blooming phases, and the weather forecast for the next ten days, the National Park Service is forecasting the start of the peak bloom period of the cherry blossoms will now occur during March 27-31. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-updates-projected-start-of-peak-bloom-period.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/world-war-ii-veterans-and-others-to-commemorate-pearl-harbor-remembrance-day-at-wwii-memorial.htm Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:30:00 EST The National Park Service and the Friends of the National World War II Memorial will remember and honor all those who died in the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor 76 years ago during a special event at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 12:53 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/world-war-ii-veterans-and-others-to-commemorate-pearl-harbor-remembrance-day-at-wwii-memorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/catharsis.htm Thu, 26 Oct 2017 09:22:00 EST The permit application for Catharsis on the Mall has been approved, though some elements, including the nearly 48 foot tall "R-Evolution" statue, have been denied due to potential adverse affects to park resources and public use and enjoyment of the National Mall. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/catharsis.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/masonrestoration.htm Tue, 24 Oct 2017 09:00:00 EST The National Park Service and the Trust for the National Mall have begun a restoration of the George Mason Memorial. The yearlong project will include reconstruction of the central fountain, adding perennial plantings throughout the site and a thorough touch-up to the George Mason statue, trellis, and inscriptions. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/masonrestoration.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/lockkeeperhousemove.htm Thu, 12 Oct 2017 14:15:00 EST Today the Trust for the National Mall and the National Park Service relocated the Lockkeeper’s House, the oldest structure on the National Mall, as part of a major restoration project that will transform the historic structure into a new educational site on the National Mall. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/lockkeeperhousemove.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/biofilmupdate.htm Tue, 10 Oct 2017 09:12:00 EST The National Park Service has concluded a successful test using laser ablation as a means of removing biofilm that has darkened the dome of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. The test paves the way to ultimately clean the rest of the memorial. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/biofilmupdate.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/jeffersonbiofilmtreatment.htm Fri, 08 Sep 2017 02:05:00 EST The National Park Service is preparing to begin a test of an experimental laser removal treatment of the biofilm affecting the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, most evident on the dome. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/jeffersonbiofilmtreatment.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/wamocontract.htm Tue, 05 Sep 2017 03:09:00 EST The National Park Service has awarded a contract for the modernization of the Washington Monument elevator and the construction of a permanent screening facility for visitors entering the landmark. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/wamocontract.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/lincoln-vandalism.htm Tue, 15 Aug 2017 07:50:00 EST The National Park Service is actively working to remove graffiti from the Lincoln Memorial that was discovered at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday (August 15). https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/lincoln-vandalism.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/vietzketoner.htm Fri, 21 Jul 2017 05:53:00 EST Acting National Park Service Director Michael T. Reynolds has announced the selection of Gay Vietzke as regional director for the Northeast Region of the NPS. Vietzke currently serves as the superintendent of National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/vietzketoner.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/2017-independence-day-celebration-in-the-nations-capital.htm Sun, 18 Jun 2017 22:30:00 EST The National Park Service will once again host the annual celebration of Independence Day on the National Mall, the nation’s most important civic space and home to more than a dozen memorials that commemorate great Americans and significant events in our nation’s history. Events on the National Mall this year include the Smithsonian Folklife Festival; a concert with the United States Navy Band at the Sylvan Theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument; and one of the largest fireworks displays in the nation. Other events include the National Independence Day Parade, and A Capitol Fourth, the annual star-studded concert on the West Lawn of the Capitol. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/2017-independence-day-celebration-in-the-nations-capital.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/parking-meters.htm Fri, 14 Apr 2017 07:39:00 EST The National Park Service has awarded a contract to install parking meters on streets and parking areas on the National Mall; installation will begin on or about May 1, with operation and enforcement of the meters scheduled for June 12. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/parking-meters.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/temporary-lane-closure-17th-street-for-lockkeeper-house-project.htm Thu, 23 Mar 2017 06:21:00 EST The National Park Service, in cooperation with The Trust for the National Mall, is moving the Lockkeeper’s House at the corner of Constitution Avenue and 17th Street as the first phase of the rehabilitation of Constitution Gardens. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/temporary-lane-closure-17th-street-for-lockkeeper-house-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/cherry-blossom-update.htm Fri, 17 Mar 2017 08:04:00 EST The National Park Service estimates that approximately half of the cherry blossoms on the Yoshino variety of trees have survived the recent cold snap, and will be emerging over the next week or so around the Tidal Basin, in East Potomac Park and on the grounds of the Washington Monument. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/cherry-blossom-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/cherry-blossom-update-cold-temperatures-causing-damage-to-advanced-stage-blossoms.htm Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:25:00 EST The National Park Service has completed an inspection of the Japanese flowering cherry trees around the Tidal Basin this morning in the wake of bitter overnight temperatures. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/cherry-blossom-update-cold-temperatures-causing-damage-to-advanced-stage-blossoms.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/cold-weather-forecast-for-this-weekend-moves-peak-bloom-date-for-cherry-blossoms-to-march-19-22.htm Wed, 08 Mar 2017 05:58:00 EST Using recent temperature data, the current progression of the blooming phases, and the weather forecast for the next seven days, the National Park Service is forecasting that March 19-22 will be the start of the peak bloom period for the cherry blossoms. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/cold-weather-forecast-for-this-weekend-moves-peak-bloom-date-for-cherry-blossoms-to-march-19-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/graffiti-on-national-mall.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2017 08:20:00 EST The National Park Service is actively working to remove five acts of vandalism to memorials along the National Mall, including two instances at the Lincoln Memorial, and one each at the Washington Monument, World War II Memorial and D.C. War Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/graffiti-on-national-mall.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/womensmarch.htm Sat, 10 Dec 2016 04:59:00 EST The National Park Service has received a request from the Gathering for Justice to conduct an event (commonly referred to as the Women’s March on Washington) on January 21 at various public sites in Washington D.C., to include the Lincoln Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/womensmarch.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/junior-ranger-activities-celebrate-the-national-historic-preservation-act-50th-anniversary.htm Wed, 12 Oct 2016 03:26:00 EST The National Park Service invites Junior Rangers of all ages to a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act, https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/junior-ranger-activities-celebrate-the-national-historic-preservation-act-50th-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/test-installation-of-levee-to-close-part-of-17th-st-on-oct-14.htm Wed, 12 Oct 2016 03:22:00 EST Washington – On Friday, October 14, the National Park Service will close 17th Street between Constitution Avenue NW and Independence Avenue SW from 6 a.m. until approximately 4 p.m. to perform a test installation of the 17th Street levee. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/test-installation-of-levee-to-close-part-of-17th-st-on-oct-14.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-brief-congresswoman-norton-on-washington-monument-elevator.htm Mon, 29 Aug 2016 11:39:00 EST National Mall and Memorial Parks Superintendent and staff members met this afternoon with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton to brief her on the recent spate of closures at the Washington Monument and give her a progress report. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-brief-congresswoman-norton-on-washington-monument-elevator.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/jefferson-memorial-biofilm.htm Wed, 10 Aug 2016 06:25:00 EST The dome of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial is one of the iconic landmarks on the Washington, D.C. skyline. In recent years, however, the gleaming white rotunda has become increasingly darkened, but not by dirt or mold, as the casual eye might suspect. The culprit is a colony of microscopic organisms, called biofilm. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/jefferson-memorial-biofilm.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/2016-independence-day-celebration.htm Fri, 17 Jun 2016 06:52:00 EST The National Park Service will once again host the annual celebration of Independence Day on the National Mall, the nation’s most important civic space and home to more than a dozen memorials that commemorate great Americans and significant events in our nation’s history. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/2016-independence-day-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-comments-on-invasive-plant-management-plan-for-national-capital-region-parks.htm Tue, 10 May 2016 08:02:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is accepting public comments on an Invasive Plant Management Plan and Environmental Assessment (plan/EA) for 15 national parks in the greater Washington D.C. region through June 9, 2016. Comments are accepted online or by mail. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-comments-on-invasive-plant-management-plan-for-national-capital-region-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/2015-economic-impact.htm Thu, 21 Apr 2016 14:53:00 EST A new National Park Service report for 2015 shows that the spending by more than 56 million visitors to national parks in the National Capital Region resulted in 16,917 jobs and contributed almost $1.6 billion to the region’s economy. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/2015-economic-impact.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/washington-monument-to-receive-commemorative-plaque-from-ireland.htm Thu, 17 Mar 2016 09:41:00 EST The Washington Monument will receive a commemorative plaque from the people of Ireland in recognition of the long and enduring relationship between Ireland and the United States, the National Park Service announced on Thursday. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/washington-monument-to-receive-commemorative-plaque-from-ireland.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/rubenstein-lincoln-memorial-donation.htm Mon, 15 Feb 2016 05:56:00 EST The ideals and values of our nation’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, will be honored and shared for generations to come thanks to an $18.5 million gift from businessman and philanthropist David M. Rubenstein. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/rubenstein-lincoln-memorial-donation.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/vietnam-veterans-memorial-scope-of-collection-statement.htm Tue, 09 Feb 2016 04:53:00 EST The National Park Service is accepting comments through March 10 on a draft Scope of Collection Statement for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The new collection guidelines would retain only those items left at the memorial directly related to the names on the memorial, to Vietnam veterans in general or to the overall Vietnam experience. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/vietnam-veterans-memorial-scope-of-collection-statement.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/visitor-cited-for-illegal-drone-operation-near-washington-monument.htm Wed, 16 Dec 2015 20:15:00 EST WASHINGTON – At 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16 the United States Park Police observed three individuals operating an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), or drone, in the northeast quadrant of the Washington Monument grounds. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/visitor-cited-for-illegal-drone-operation-near-washington-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/gay-vietzke-named-superintendent-of-national-mall-and-memorial-parks.htm Mon, 28 Sep 2015 08:38:00 EST Gay Vietzke, a national park manager with 23 years’ experience and expertise in public-private partnerships and historic preservation, will serve as the new superintendent of National Mall and Memorial Parks. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/gay-vietzke-named-superintendent-of-national-mall-and-memorial-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-mall-welcomes-centennial-volunteer-ambassadors.htm Fri, 25 Sep 2015 07:37:00 EST As new Student Conservation Association Centennail Volunteer Ambassadors, Kersten Laveroni and Ayomide Sekiteri will help prepare the National Mall and Memorial Parks for the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary in 2016. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-mall-welcomes-centennial-volunteer-ambassadors.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/items-left-at-the-wall.htm Thu, 06 Aug 2015 04:46:00 EST Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and the National Park Service today unveiled Items Left at The Wall – a virtual collection of nearly 500 items left at The Wall that can now be seen at www.vvmf.org/items. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/items-left-at-the-wall.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/franklin-park-environmental-review-process-completed.htm Wed, 05 Aug 2015 08:19:00 EST The National Park Service has cleared the way for the transformation of Franklin Park (also known as Franklin Square) into an active, flexible, sustainable and historic urban park, finding that this effort will not adversely impact the natural or cultural resources of the park, which dates to 1832. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/franklin-park-environmental-review-process-completed.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/dc-circulator-begins-service-to-the-national-mall.htm Fri, 12 Jun 2015 12:17:00 EST DC Circulator now provides shuttle service to 15 stops around the National Mall. Service costs just $1 per rider and provides access to more then 25 monument, museums and points of interest around the Mall. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/dc-circulator-begins-service-to-the-national-mall.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/new-reservation-procedures-announced-for-west-potomac-park-volleyball-courts.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2015 04:57:00 EST Responding to nearly 500 comments about its new reservation system for the West Potomac volleyball courts, the National Park Service today announced updates designed to improve the process and make the distribution of court time more equitable. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/new-reservation-procedures-announced-for-west-potomac-park-volleyball-courts.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/nps-seeks-public-comment-on-invasive-plant-management.htm Mon, 11 May 2015 07:28:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is accepting public scoping comments on an Invasive Plant Management Plan and Environmental Assessment (plan/EA) for 15 national parks in the greater Washington DC region. The plan/EA will identify long-term strategies to reduce impacts and threats from invasive plants, and will provide opportunities for restoring native plant communities and historic landscapes. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/nps-seeks-public-comment-on-invasive-plant-management.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/kutz-bridge-rehabilitation-causes-lane-closures.htm Tue, 05 May 2015 08:48:00 EST The National Park Service will begin repairs this week to the Kutz Bridge, which carries the eastbound leg of Independence Avenue SW over the Tidal Basin. The project is expected to last until early fall and will include a variety of lane closures during the work. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/kutz-bridge-rehabilitation-causes-lane-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/US-Army-Band-2015.htm Fri, 17 Apr 2015 12:07:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will kick off the 2015 Summer Concert Series sponsored by the Friends of the National World War II Memorial (Friends) and the National Park Service, next week at the World War II Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/US-Army-Band-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/Washington-DC-Area-National-Parks-Join-Find-Your-Park-Movement.htm Mon, 06 Apr 2015 11:16:00 EST National capital region parks join national parks, programs and partners across the country to encourage everyone to find their park and share their stories online https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/Washington-DC-Area-National-Parks-Join-Find-Your-Park-Movement.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/Lincoln150.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:21:00 EST Announcing the commemorative programming planned for Ford’s 150: Remembering the Lincoln Assassination, events marking 150 years since the assassination of Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/Lincoln150.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/march72015.htm Mon, 23 Feb 2015 11:08:00 EST 150th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inauguration to be Observed on March 7 Ceremony at Lincoln Memorial Features Remarks by Chuck Todd; Recreation of Inaugural Activities ~~~ Family Activities at Washington Monument Highlight Civil War Washington https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/march72015.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/bob-vogel-of-the-national-mall-tapped-to-lead-national-capital-region.htm Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:21:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) Director Jonathan B. Jarvis has named 33-year NPS veteran Robert “Bob” Vogel as the new director of the National Capital Region. Vogel has served as the superintendent of National Mall and Memorial Parks since July 2011. He begins his new duties on December 14. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/bob-vogel-of-the-national-mall-tapped-to-lead-national-capital-region.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/columbus-day-ceremony-at-columbus-plaza.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2014 05:52:00 EST The 102nd annual Christopher Columbus Day Ceremony will be held at Columbus Plaza in front of Union Station (50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE) on Monday, October 13. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/columbus-day-ceremony-at-columbus-plaza.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/restoration-of-national-mall-turf-continues.htm Thu, 25 Sep 2014 05:31:00 EST The National Park Service today announced the start of the second phase of turf restoration along the National Mall, which will take place between 7th and 12th Streets. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/restoration-of-national-mall-turf-continues.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/contract-awarded-for-national-mall-turf-restoration-and-irrigation-project.htm Mon, 21 Jul 2014 11:04:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has awarded a contract to Clark Construction Group, LLC of Bethesda, Maryland, to complete the restoration of the National Mall, America’s “front yard.” Clark was also the contractor for the first phase of the project, which restored 3rd to 7th streets and was completed in December 2012. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/contract-awarded-for-national-mall-turf-restoration-and-irrigation-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/2014-independence-day-celebration.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2014 03:28:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) will once again host its annual celebration of Independence Day on the National Mall https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/2014-independence-day-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/five-year-agreement-continues-folklife-festival-partnership.htm Wed, 25 Jun 2014 11:10:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and the Smithsonian have finalized a five-year agreement to continue their partnership to present the annual Folklife Festival on the National Mall. Bob Vogel, superintendent of National Mall and Memorial Parks and Richard Kurin, the Smithsonian’s Under Secretary for History, Art, and Culture, will sign the agreement during the Festival’s opening ceremony. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/five-year-agreement-continues-folklife-festival-partnership.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/eastern-national-passport-to-your-national-parks-contest.htm Tue, 03 Jun 2014 09:00:00 EST Eastern National is seeking submissions of photographs of all 401 national park sites in America. These images will be used in a variety of projects including a special Passport To Your National Parks publication that will showcase the beauty and history found in each of America’s “crown jewels.” https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/eastern-national-passport-to-your-national-parks-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/washington-monument-elevator-stops-temporarily.htm Wed, 14 May 2014 09:34:00 EST The elevator at the Washington Monument temporarily stopped functioning this morning 10:53 a.m. The 18 visitors in the elevator were able to disembark on the ground level. There were 61 visitors at the observation level at the time of the stoppage. All were evacuated safely. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/washington-monument-elevator-stops-temporarily.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/washington-monument-to-reopen-may-12.htm Tue, 25 Mar 2014 08:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announced that the remaining scaffolding surrounding the Washington Monument will begin to come down this week in preparation for the Monument’s re-opening on May 12 after a 32-month closure due to damage from an earthquake. The National Park Service and the Trust for the National Mall will host a re-opening ceremony at 10 a.m. that morning; details of the ceremony will be forthcoming. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/washington-monument-to-reopen-may-12.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/cutting-edge-technology-to-be-used-to-digitally-document-lincoln-memorial.htm Fri, 06 Dec 2013 08:36:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS), in collaboration with partner CyArk, a nonprofit company dedicated to the preservation of historical sites, will be using cutting edge technology to create 3D images of the Lincoln Memorial, which can be used to create virtual tours of the memorial and also provide a precise historical survey of the structure. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/cutting-edge-technology-to-be-used-to-digitally-document-lincoln-memorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/washington-monument-lighting-scaffold-to-come-down-soon.htm Thu, 31 Oct 2013 08:15:00 EST The night skyline in the Washington DC area will be a little dimmer starting next Monday when the National Park Service turns off the decorative lights on the Washington Monument in preparation for taking down the scaffolding. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/washington-monument-lighting-scaffold-to-come-down-soon.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/drum-major-quote-removal-from-mlk-jr-memorial.htm Fri, 19 Jul 2013 09:19:00 EST National Park Service to begin work to remove Drum Major Quote from Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/drum-major-quote-removal-from-mlk-jr-memorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/2013-cherry-blossom-press-release.htm Mon, 04 Mar 2013 02:40:00 EST National Park Service Announces Visitor Services for 2013 National Cherry Blossom Festival https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/2013-cherry-blossom-press-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/shuttle-service-to-begin-in-arlington-cemetery.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:41:00 EST Shuttle Service to Begin in Arlington Cemetery February 20
Additional National Mall Transportation Options to Begin Soon https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/shuttle-service-to-begin-in-arlington-cemetery.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/philanthropist-donates-7-million-dollars-to-repair-washington-monument.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:43:00 EST Deputy Secretary of the Interior David J. Hayes, National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis, and Trust for the National Mall President Caroline Cunningham today announced a $7.5 million donation from philanthropist David M. Rubenstein to repair damage to the Washington Monument caused by a magnitude 5.8 earthquake last August. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/philanthropist-donates-7-million-dollars-to-repair-washington-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/public-meeting-on-washington-monument-screening-facility.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2011 06:52:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) invites you to attend an informational public meeting to provide an overview of design alternatives for improving the visitor screening facility at the Washington Monument (Monument) https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/public-meeting-on-washington-monument-screening-facility.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/vietnam-veterans-memorial-public-scoping-meeting.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2011 06:46:00 EST National Park Service to Hold Public Scoping Meeting regarding Proposed Education Center for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on September 15 https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/vietnam-veterans-memorial-public-scoping-meeting.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/washington-monument-finds-additional-cracks.htm Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:16:00 EST Washington Monument Inspection Finds Additional Cracks https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/washington-monument-finds-additional-cracks.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-washington-monument-reopens-jefferson-and-lincoln-memorials.htm Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:55:00 EST National Park Service Temporarily Closes Washington Monument; Reopens Jefferson, Lincoln Memorials https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-washington-monument-reopens-jefferson-and-lincoln-memorials.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/washington-jefferson-and-lincoln-temporarily-closed.htm Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:20:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has temporarily closed the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial and the Old Post Office Tower as a precaution following today’s earthquake in the D.C. area. The monuments and memorials were evacuated following the earthquake. No injuries to any visitors have been reported. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/washington-jefferson-and-lincoln-temporarily-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/list-of-parkwide-construction-projects.htm Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST Identifying park-wide construction projects https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/list-of-parkwide-construction-projects.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/park-named-bike-friendly-business.htm Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST Park Named Bike Friendly Business https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/park-named-bike-friendly-business.htm