Thanks to G. for sending Monday afternoon.
WMATA shares: “Our team worked overnight and into the morning to transport our fully restored 1000-series train and 8000-series mockup to the National Mall!
Check them out from June 25 – July 10 at the Great American State Fair, and join us as we continue celebrating 50 years of Metro!” (more…)
via DC Fire and EMS Department
From Alert DC:
“A Fireworks Show will occur near the National Mall tonight, June 14 at approximately 11:30PM. Expect loud noises, flashing lights.”
DC Fire and EMS Department writes: (more…)
photo by Geoff Livingston
From Alert DC:
“The US Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over the Lincoln Memorial Thursday, June 11, at approximately 11AM.”
and
“The U.S. Military will conduct multiple Aircraft Flyovers in the NCR over The White House and National Mall between June 11 and June 14. Expect low flying aircrafts, loud noises.”
AGAIN, PLEASE: Tell your friends, tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you. They’re going to ask…
Thanks to M. for sending the latest yesterday from the reflecting pool: (more…)
Thanks to jburka for also sharing with us on Sunday:
“Wondering why constitution ave is closed and there seems to be a giant wooden platform being built across it.” (more…)
photo by Phil Yabut
Thanks to Phil for sharing how things are looking at the reflecting pool with us yesterday (Sunday):
“The Reflecting Pool now looks like it’s being coated with roofing tar.”
And as for the UFC stage being built at the White House: (more…)
From Freedom 250:
“JUST ANNOUNCED: The lineup for The Great American State Fair is here — and it’s bringing the hits. 🇺🇸🎶
Martina McBride, Young MC, C+C Music Factory, Vanilla Ice, Milli Vanilli, The Commodores, Morris Day & The Time, Flo Rida, Bret Michaels …and many more.
16 days. 56 states and territories. One unforgettable celebration of America’s 250th — live on the National Mall. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
And that plywood? The backing for painted faux-marble facades to line a Mall already lined with marble buildings!” (more…)
photos by Everett Chu (@drchubacca)
Thanks to Everett for sharing the latest action on the National Mall. ENORMOUS plywood has gone up:
Presumably this is for 250 birthday festivities/Grand Prix race etc.
Stay tuned.
photo courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution
From the Smithsonian:
“As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, the Smithsonian will reopen two of its most iconic and historic buildings, inviting visitors to reconnect with familiar spaces and explore new stories about the American experience.
This summer, the Arts and Industries Building will reopen for regular public hours for the first time since 2004, marking a new chapter after years of use for special and temporary exhibitions and events. The Smithsonian Castle will also reopen to visitors following a closure for major renovations that began in 2023. These milestones build on the permanent return of the Smithsonian National Carousel, which resumed operation Friday, April 24, after an extensive restoration.
Together, these reopenings are part of “Our Shared Future: 250,” the Smithsonian’s multi‑year initiative commemorating the nation’s Semiquincentennial through exhibitions, programs and experiences that encourage reflection on America’s past and imagination of its future.
Smithsonian Castle (more…)