The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will symbolize Alaskans’ connection to the lands they call home, as well as the special relationships between the forests and tribal communities, partners, and sponsors that have come together to send this unique holiday gift to the U.S. Capitol. This year, the tree will come from the Tongass National Forest – America's largest national forest.
The tree will be harvested in late October and packaged on a custom 82’ trailer. After a sendoff celebration in Wrangell, its first stop will be Ketchikan, before being transported to Seattle by barge. From Seattle, it will begin a coast-to-coast Whistlestop Tour visiting communities across the country to share the story of The People’s Tree from Alaska’s National Forests.
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree initiative is a 54-year tradition in which one of America’s 154 national forests provides a tree for the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the holiday season. The project is made possible with support from partners including nonprofit Society of American Foresters and Alaska Geographic, cash and in-kind contributions from small businesses and large corporations, as well as volunteers throughout Alaska and across the United States.
We invite everyone to learn more and follow the journey of the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree at:
Website: www.uscapitolchristmastree.com
Facebook: USCapitolChristmasTree
Instagram: @USCapitolChristmasTree
X: @USCapitolTree
