IN THE NEWS Catch the latest stories, milestones, and behind-the-scenes moments from the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
Explore news stories and updates about the People’s Tree, and stay up-to-date on the latest events, activities, and milestones throughout the season.
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour Kicks off in Elkins
The 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will visit Elkins in early November on its way to Washington, D.C. The free event, set for Saturday, Nov. 4, will feature a parade, live music, and activities for children. “We are honored that the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree will kick off its journey to […]
Sawyers Selected to Harvest 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in Early November
West Virginia attorney and World Champion Lumberjack Arden Cogar, Jr. and longtime Monongahela National Forest employee Ron Polgar have been chosen to harvest the 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from Monongahela National Forest in early November. Arden Cogar is a lifelong West Virginia resident and part of a family known for […]
Manchin Announces Ethan Reese as Winner of 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Essay Contest
Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced Ethan Reese from Beverly Elementary School in Randolph County as the winner of the 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree essay contest. More than 400 entries were received from fourth graders across West Virginia. Ethan […]
Shawnee Tribe Names 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
Monongahela National Forest announced today that the 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree has been named “wa’feem’tekwi” by the Shawnee Tribe. The name means “bright tree” in the Shawnee language and is pronounced phonetically “wa thame tech we”.“We are grateful for the strong relationship the Eastern Region of the Forest Service […]
Manchin Announces 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Essay Contest for West Virginia Fourth Grader
Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced an essay contest for West Virginia fourth graders as part of the celebration of the 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. The Capitol Christmas Tree – known as “The People’s Tree” – lights up the […]
Monongahela National Forest Announces 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour Schedule
Each year, a different national forest provides a tree to light the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the holiday season. Monongahela National Forest, in partnership with nonprofit partner Choose Outdoors and presenting sponsor 84 Lumber, will bring this special gift from West Virginia to Washington, D.C., with a […]
Harpers Ferry Job Corps Students Build Tree Display for U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Exhibit
Werner Enterprises to Haul 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
Werner Enterprises will deliver a 63’ tall gift to the nation this holiday as they transport the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia to Washington, D.C.Werner was selected as the hauler for this year’s tree at the recommendation of Kenworth Truck Company and based […]
Meet the 2023 Drivers
Werner Enterprises was selected as the hauler for the 2023 U.s. Capitol Christmas Tree. Meet the team who will help safely deliver the tree, along with ornaments and smaller Christmas trees. Jesus Davila Jesus Davila joined Werner in 2018 and has more than 550,000 accident-free miles. As a U.S. Marine […]
2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Selected from Greenbrier Ranger District of Monongahela National Forest
ELKINS, W.Va., July 24, 2023 — The staff of Monongahela National Forest is excited to announce that a 63-foot Norway spruce from the Greenbrier Ranger District has been selected to serve as the 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree this holiday season. The tree was selected by Jim Kaufmann, Director of the […]
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