For years, people have only been able to gaze at the recognizable Washington Monument in the nation’s capital; repairs and ...

We are reaching the point where, if the Washington Monument were to be blown up tomorrow, it would be anyone’s guess whether jihadists or the ‘anti-fascist’ Left did it. Once every ...

At the western end of the National Mall, the Washington ... the monument reopened with an upgraded elevator system. Back in 1886, when the public was first allowed inside, guests had to climb ...

What I didn’t realize was how cool it would be to walk inside. In order to tour the Washington Monument, you need to get ...

It wasn’t until 1833 that a group of citizens including Eliza Hamilton, Dolley Madison, Louisa Adams and others formed the Washington National Monument Society. By 1836, the group had elected a ...

The city was known as Columbia until 1791 when it was named in Washington’s honor. July 4, 1848: The cornerstone of the monument is laid with great fanfare. Within the 24,500 pound marble ...