Restoring Honor
Location: At the steps of the Lincoln
Memorial
Date: August 28, 2010
Time: 10a-1p ET
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RESTORING HONOR RALLY FAQ
8.28.10 - Washington, DC
Where is the
Restoring Honor event located??
The event stage will be located on the steps of the
Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. Several video
screens and sound towers will be placed along the
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and on the grounds
of the Washington Monument. Remember that these
monuments are located in a National Park and are
open to the public as well as attendees of our
event. Safety for all is our primary concern so
please follow all rules posted and be respectful of
all in attendance.
What are the hours
of the Rally?
Official hours are 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday,
August 28, 2010.
Is the event free of charge?
Yes, the event is free of charge. No tickets or
pre-registration required with the exception of
buses. All buses traveling to the event will need to
register (also free of charge). You can register
your bus
here.
How can I get to the Rally site?
It is recommended that everyone take Metrorail to
the event. Car parking is free on Saturdays at all
Metrorail stations in the outlying suburbs.
The closest Metro stop to the event is Smithsonian
on the Orange and Blue Lines. The walking distance
from the Smithsonian Metro Station to the event site
is almost one mile
You can also take Metrorail to Foggy Bottom-GWU,
Farragut West, Metro Center and Federal Triangle
stations, all on the Orange and Blue lines. Metro
Center also connects to the Red Line.
To learn more about the Metrorail system or to plan
your route check out the WMATA
website.
On August 28th, what is the Metrorail schedule?
Metrorail will operate on a regular Saturday
schedule, 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM (on Sunday morning).
Please visit
www.wmata.com for detailed information.
Entrances to the Smithsonian Metro Station close at
10:00 PM.
Where can our Bus Park? Can buses drop us off
close to the event site?
Buses will not be permitted to drop anywhere near
the Lincoln Memorial. Buses can drop at Union
Station or at RFK Stadium and attendees can take the
Metro from there.
Bus parking is available at RFK Stadium for groups.
RFK Stadium is adjacent to the Stadium Armory Metro
Rail station on the Orange & Blue Rail lines.
Walking distance from the bus parking area to this
Metro is approximately 0.7 miles. The RFK Stadium
Armory station connects to the Smithsonian Metro
Rail Station, approximately 1 mile from the Lincoln
Memorial event site.
All buses traveling to the event will need to
register (free of charge). You can register your bus
here.
Where can I find a bus leaving from my hometown?
You can post a message on our
FaceBook page or send us an email at
serve@glennbeck.com. We’ll do our best to help
you but you should explore your options locally too.
What if I want to drive to the event?
We do not recommend that you bring your car into DC
for this event. Parking at or near the Rally site
will be EXTREMELY limited and traffic will be
restricted and backed up due to walking
participants. If you must drive, double your
expected travel time to arrive into DC. The closest
parking garages are about a one-mile walk from the
event site and could cost up to $25 for the day.
Check Saturday closing times on all garages.
Remember, street parking meters operate on
Saturdays.
Will a taxi drop me off close enough to the
rally?
Taxis will be very hard to find because of the
volume of people coming into the city for this
event. Taxis will be allowed to drop only as close
as the police grant vehicle access to the site, and
that is unknown at this time. You might have to walk
a distance so be prepared.
We're coming with a motorcycle club. Where can we
park?
Motorcycles are able to park in any legal parking
space along the Mall or in downtown DC but are
subject to the same rules and meter regulations as
cars. Parking is extremely scarce around the Mall.
I'm riding my bicycle to the rally. Will there be
bike racks?
Visit the National Park Service’s
website for more information.
What considerations are being made for persons
with disabilities?
All metro stations are ADA accessible. The National
Mall and the event site are accessible to
wheelchairs. We will offer an ADA shuttle departing
from RFK Stadium and dropping on Independence Avenue
at the DC War Memorial, close to the Lincoln
Memorial. The shuttle is offered for the handicapped
or elderly plus ONE accompanying person. Please
respect this rule.
Buses are not permitted to drop off people at the
Rally site. The closest drop-off points are Union
Station and RFK Stadium. If you travel from RFK
stadium you can take the Metro, which is ADA
accessible, to the Smithsonian station on the Orange
and Blue Lines. The distance from the Smithsonian
Metro Station to the event site is almost one mile.
Who are the speakers?
The speakers include representatives from SOWF,
Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, Dr. Alveda King and Marcus
Luttrell. Jo Dee Messina will be performing as well.
What can I bring and NOT bring?
National Park
Service Cleared Items to Bring
Belongings must be carried at all times.
• Food and
beverage (non-alcoholic, no glass)
• Small umbrella
• Portable chair
• Personal fan or spray water bottle
• Cameras
• Blankets
• Small coolers
• Backpack
• Small flags
• Sunscreen
Prohibited
Items
DO NOT BRING ANY SORT OF WEAPON,
INCLUDING A POCKET KNIFE
•
Tents/canopies/structures
• Glass containers
• Alcoholic beverages
• Firearms (real or simulated)
• Ammunition
• Explosives or incendiary devices of any
kind (including fireworks)
• Knives, blades, or sharp objects of any
length
• No staking of grounds
• No digging or trenching
• No attachments to existing landscaping
• No firearms or explosive devices, no open
fires
We request
that you not bring the following:
• Signs
political or otherwise
• Aerosols
• Laser pointers
• Mace and/or pepper spray
• Helium balloons
• Sticks or poles
• Pocket or hand tools, such as “leatherman”
• Packages, large bags, duffle bags,
suitcases
• Animals other than service/guide dogs
Will the public be
allowed to camp out on the Mall?
It is against the law to camp out on the Mall. That
means no sleeping bags, tents, or other erected
structures are permitted on National Park Service
(NPS) property which includes the Lincoln Memorial
and Washington Monument.
What are the average temperatures for Washington
DC in August? How should I dress?
According to the National Weather Service, the
normal temperatures in Washington DC range from the
low to mid 80’s to the low to high 90’s. We expect
it to be very hot and humid so please bring
sunscreen, water and wear comfortable, lightweight
clothes. Rain is also unpredictable that time of
year, so keep your fingers crossed, but pack a small
umbrella or poncho to be safe!
Is it permissible
to sell any merchandise on the National Mall
grounds?
Please direct all vending inquiries to the DC Dept
of Regulatory and Consumer Affairs, Sam Williams,
202-535-2973. Absolutely no products are to be sold
on the National Mall (which includes the Lincoln
Memorial and Washington Monument grounds).
Are there any other Restoring Honor events
happening on or before August 28th?
SOWF and Glenn Beck are only organizing the
Restoring Honor breakfast and event on 8/28. All
other events happening around this time are
unofficial and coordinated by private citizens.
How can I volunteer?
The best way is to help us spread the word about the
rally. Please hand our flyer out to your family and
friends, and make sure your community is
aware—whether that’s your neighborhood, church,
school, office, etc.
For more information email us at
serve@glennbeck.com
Critical Information for
Those Attending the Restoring Honor Event
ADA and Elderly
Shuttle
A complimentary ADA shuttle will depart from RFK
Stadium parking lots beginning at 7:00 am and drop
directly at the Lincoln Memorial on Independence
Avenue at the Washington DC War Memorial.
Individuals meeting ADA requirements plus one person
will be permitted on the bus only. A return shuttle
to RFK will be offered from the same location.
Road Closures
Several roads around the Lincoln Memorial and the
National Mall will be closed, including 17th Street
between Constitution Ave and Independence Ave, and
Independence Ave from 17th Street to 23rd Street.
Buses
Buses will not be permitted to drop near the
Monuments. Buses can drop at RFK Stadium or at Union
Station and attendees can take the Metro to the
event site. Because of the volume of buses, RFK
Stadium is the best location to drop in order to
facilitate attendee reunification with their
vehicles. Staff will be available at RFK all day to
help direct and also reunite attendees with their
buses. If you do not drop at either of these
sanctioned locations, DO NOT assume that you can
pick up in the same place!
Cars
Parking is extremely limited around the National
Mall. Depending on road closures, cars may not be
able to drop passengers near the Lincoln Memorial.
Street parking meters are in effect Saturday. Read
parking signs carefully. Area parking garages may
offer limited hours on Saturday, please check
closing times carefully.
Metro
The Washington Metro opens at 7:00 am on Saturday.
The closest stops to the Lincoln Memorial are Foggy
Bottom-GWU, Federal Triangle and Smithsonian on the
Orange and Blue lines and Metro Center on the Red
line. Marshals will be present at these stations to
help direct attendees to the event site.
SOWF Welcome Area
SOWF has setup a Welcome Area at the Washington
Monument. If you are taking the Metro to reach the
event site at the Lincoln Memorial, please stop by
the Washington Monument grounds at 15th Street to
learn more about their mission and why we are
gathering to support them on 8.28!
Safety
Attendees are encouraged to bring plenty of water
and sunscreen and wear comfortable, lightweight
clothes. Temperatures are expected to be hot! Two
First Aid Stations and several cooling stations will
be available. Please read our FAQs below for a list
of items allowed and prohibited.
NEED HELP GETTING TO THE RALLY?
Check
out these great resources for more information.
Traveling
by Bus…
Buses must display the proper permits in order to cross
into the District of Columbia and must adhere to the
District’s rules for drop off, pick up, idling and parking.
Buses will not be allowed to drop anywhere on the National
Mall or Lincoln Memorial except for specifically designated
areas.
We ask that all groups travelling to the Rally register
their buses and vehicles (don’t worry it’s FREE!).
Register your bus today!
Need to reserve a bus for your group? Fill out our transportation
request form and we will help get you to the rally.
Bus Quick Links:
Traveling
by Metro…
Metro
stations open at 7:00 am on weekends. The closest Metro
stations to the Lincoln Memorial are Foggy Bottom-GWU,
Federal Triangle and Smithsonian on the Orange and Blue
lines and Metro Center on the Red Line. Visit the
Washington Area Metro Transit Authority site to
find locations for all the stations adjacent to the
National Mall and to plan your trip.
Traveling
by Car…
This is
not recommended! DC has very little parking around the
Mall and much of it will be limited by mall construction
projects, tour bus drop off or media truck access. DC
has some 2-hour metered parking nearby which is monitored
regularly and enforced. Check the hours on parking garages
since some close early on Saturdays. We recommend you
come to the rally by bus or by Metro.
Drop-off and
Pick-up
For safety reasons,
The National Park Service and DC Metropolitan Police
will not permit buses to drop anywhere downtown with
the exception of RFK Stadium. Attendees can then
take the Metro from the Stadium-Armory stop on the
Orange and Blue lines to the Smithsonian or Federal
Triangle stops on the same lines. Attendees can then
walk to the Restoring Honor Rally site at the
Lincoln Memorial, approximately a one-mile walk.
Check back to this page as the date approaches for
updates to this plan.
Questions About D.C.?
Check
out this
official Visitor’s Guide.
Questions?
Email Us.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Throughout history
America has seen many great leaders and noteworthy
citizens change her course. It is through their
personal virtues and by their example that we are
able to live as a free people. On August 28, come
celebrate America by honoring our heroes, our
heritage and our future.
Join the Special Operations Warrior Foundation,
Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin and many more for this
non-political event that pays tribute to America’s
service personnel and other upstanding citizens who
embody our nation’s founding principles of
integrity, truth and honor.
Our freedom is possible only if we remain virtuous.
Help us restore the values that founded this great
nation. On August, 28th, come join us in our pledge
to restore honor at the steps of the Lincoln
Memorial in Washington DC.
VIDEOS
Follow the Restoring Honor video channel on
YouTube
THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS NEEDS
YOUR HELP!
Every
day service personnel risk their lives to protect our
country. It is through the support of non-profit organizations
like the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF)
that the families of these service members are taken
care of in the event of an accident or loss of life.
Learn more about the SOWF today by visiting
www.specialops.org.
Help us
to honor our heroes, our heritage and our future by
making a tax-deductible donation online or by sending
a check to:
SOWF
C/O Mercury Radio Arts
1270 Avenue of the Americas, 9th Floor
NY, NY 10020
(all checks should be payable to Special Operations
Warrior Foundation)
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