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This year, the Willard InterContinental, a Historic Hotel of America, has chosen the National Mall Tidal Basin as the iconic landmark to feature in their annual gingerbread display. The gingerbread version of this National Treasure will be on display through January 1, 2020.

In addition to the unique display (which includes a water feature!), we are excited to announce that the Willard Hotel has selected the National Trust for Historic Preservation and our partner the Trust for the National Mall as the beneficiaries of this year's Giving Back Campaign. Now through April 12, 2020, visitors to the Willard InterContinental can support the hotel’s Giving Back Campaign through a variety of seasonal activities. Whether dining in Café du Parc or the Round Robin Bar, patrons can elect to round their bill up to the nearest dollar, with proceeds benefiting the campaign.

This holiday season, guests to the Willard InterContinental can support the hotel’s giving campaign through a variety of on-property activations:

• Dining in Café du Parc, the Round Robin Bar, or enjoying a seasonal libation at the pop-up holiday cocktail cart in the lobby (offered in December), patrons can have their bill total rounded up or add on a donation to be allocated to supporting the campaign upon verbal mention of their support to their server.
• For guests looking to stay overnight at the hotel, the Willard InterContinental has created an exclusive preservation themed overnight room package that includes round-trip transportation to and from a D.C. area airport or train station, accommodations in the luxurious Abraham Lincoln Suite, the Woodrow Wilson Oval Suite or the Matthew Perry Suite, a bespoke VIP experience at Lincoln’s Cottage, the Woodrow Wilson House or at the Tidal Basin, as well as a welcome gift and dessert amenity, with 15% of proceeds from the overnight package benefiting the campaign.
• The Willard InterContinental will donate 15% of sales from their 2019 Christmas ornament to the campaign.

Each year, the list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places sheds light on important examples of our nation’s heritage that are at risk of destruction or irreparable damage. Over 300 places have been listed in its 32-year history, and in that time, fewer than 5 percent of listed sites have been lost.

On this year’s list is the National Mall Tidal Basin. This iconic cultural landscape comprises some of our nation’s most renowned monuments and famed cherry blossom trees. But rising sea levels, crowds of visitors, and as much as $500 million in deferred maintenance, needed upgrades, and enhancements threaten the National Mall Tidal Basin and surrounding seawalls.

Join our three-year campaign to ensure the Tidal Basin is preserved for future generations.