Events/Things To Do

7 a.m., 8 a.m. Lattes with Lincoln Get caffeinated with the 16th commander-in-chief and learn how legislation signed by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War is considered by many to be the birth of the National Park System! Meet the park ranger at the kiosk… Read More

9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Living National Park Service Emblem Be a part of the world’s largest National Park Service emblem created on the grounds of the Washington Monument on our 100th birthday! More than 1,000 participants will be assembled into a living Arrowhead using… Read More

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rangerpalooza The green and gray uniform and ranger’s “flat hat” are among the most recognized features of the National Park Service. Celebrate 100 years of the National Park Service by learning about the men and women who care for the… Read More

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. America’s Front Yard Family Festival Featuring live music, storytelling and other activities, this festival looks forward to the next century of the National Park Service, highlighting today’s youth as the future stewards of our national parks. Grammy-nominated rock band for… Read More