Linder Global Events Helps the Trust for the National Mall Support NPS' Centennial Celebration

Benefit Luncheon in a tent

The Trust for the National Mall’s Benefit Luncheon, in its sixth year partnering with Linder, took place on the National Mall at West Potomac Park on April 28--despite a rainy day.

National Mall monuments in miniature

Custom-built federal-style tables with sculptural models of the National Mall monuments.

Saluting vendors

Supporters get their salute.

Vendors included:

Canopy of kites

Some 700 guests--made up of many members of congress, Washington dignitaries and friends, and supporters of Trust for the National Mall--were welcomed into the Congressional Reception, co-hosted by Senator Cory Gardner and Representative John Lewis, to enjoy spring inspired cocktails and hors d’oeuvre.

Despite heavy rain outside, guests were surrounded by a perfect springtime day inside the luncheon tent, seated at tables adorned with tulips beneath a canopy of pastel kites.

Luncheon table

A luncheon table.

Ready for a curated conversation

The mistress of ceremonies and celebrity ambassador, "Scandal" actress Bellamy Young, introduced Catherine Townsend, the new president for the Trust for the National Mall.

In lieu of a traditional acceptance speech or keynote, guests were treated to an exclusive curated conversation between David Rubenstein and the History, Heroes and Hope Award honoree, director Jonathan Jarvis of the National Park Service.

Occasions at work

The Occasions team readies food.

Beverage bar

Jars at the beverage bar.

Social media share

Beverage service so pretty that it deserves a social media share!

Pebbled tumblers

Cocktails in pebbled tumblers.

Sally Akridge welcomes guests

Sally Akridge, co-chair of both the Women's Leadership Committee and the Host Committee, welcomes guests.

Saluting the History, Heroes and Hope Award honoree

Jonathan Jarvis (left), director of the National Park Service, accepts the History, Heroes and Hope Award from David Rubenstein.

Ready for luncheon

Ready for luncheon.

Pretty table

A pretty table.

Encouraging text pledges

Place cards encourage guests to text in pledges for the Trust for the National Mall.

Canape array

Nice bites: A array of canapes.

More pretty bites

More pretty bites.

Seafood cones

Seafood cones.

More pretty bites.

Toast tulips with Camembert and black grapes

Toast tulips with Camembert and black grapes.

Salad course

The stunning salad course.

Closer look

A closer look.

The entree

The entree.

100th cupcakes

A cupcake from Rare Sweets salutes the NPS 100th.

Capitol buffet

Another view of the custom federal-style table with mini monuments.

Dessert display

And another.

Florentines

Elegant Florentines.

Sweet treats

Sweet treats.

For the chocolate fans

For the chocolate fans.

Salted butterscotch pudding

A new twist: Salted butterscotch pudding, showcased on the custom federal-style table with miniature monuments.