Picnic in the Park: History Concert Series

National Mall and Memorial Parks

  • Every day at 1:00 PM from August 23, 2026 to August 28, 2026
  • Free

Celebrate National Park Week by joining us at the D.C. War Memorial bandstand for a unique blend of music and history. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack your favorite snacks, and settle in as rangers use music to tell stories from America's past. Each program explores a different historical theme, with topics and playlists varying throughout the series.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

D.C. War Memorial (located along Independence Avenue SW between the World War II Memorial and the U.S. Park Police Horse Stables)

Schedule

Days:

Every day

Dates:

August 23, 2026 to August 28, 2026

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

2 hours

Contact Information

Ranger John Kirkpatrick
(202) 426-6841
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Event Type

  • Performance
  • Talk
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