The July Fourth Independence Day Celebration on the National Mall in Washington kicks off Friday morning with the annual ...

From the spectacular National Mall fireworks to kids' activities and readings of the Declaration of Independence, dozens of ...

Independence Day is almost here, and as the sun went down Wednesday, street closures went up around the National Mall. By 7 p ...

The parks were closed during the 2013 government shutdown, as were Park Service-run attractions on the National Mall such as the World War II memorial, to the outrage of Republicans at the time.

It’s almost the Fourth of July, which means it’s time to start making a plan for fireworks. The annual fireworks show on the ...

Almost 24 years ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, Flight 93 crashed in what was then a strip mine near Shanksville. Since then, the ...

Even if national parks and monuments are able to remain open during a shutdown, there may be limited access, with services like ranger-led tours and memorial shops typically going on hiatus ...

National Mall and Memorial Parks Superintendent Jeff Reinbold on Aug. 15 speaks during the ceremony about the rehabilitation of seawalls at the Tidal Basin and Potomac River in Washington.

The National Park Service is committed to maintaining the beauty and integrity of National Mall and Memorial Parks, especially during the National Cherry Blossom Festival, ...

The National Park Service marks the day every year to spotlight its Junior Ranger program, which allows children and families to participate in activities that educate them on the specific parks ...

Establishing a national slavery memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. is a good idea. It is something Democrats and Republicans can all support together, incumbents and challengers.