It wasn’t until the early 1830s that serious planning commenced for the Washington Monument, Washington’s first major memorial, which owed its origins to L’Enfant’s drawings. After the ...

Even if you're only in town for a short trip, visiting the Washington Monument and the White House – two marble symbols of the U.S. – is a must for any first-time D.C. visitor. Standing just ...

You can get in touch with Jess by emailing [email protected]. For comparison, the Washington Monument is about 555 feet tall, the Golden Gate Bridge is about 745 feet tall, and an American ...

It's cold in Washington, D.C., literally and metaphorically. On Monday, one week after the frigid inauguration, it's 34 ...

She and other SAHS alumni were gathered on the school's campus that day to dedicate a piece of St. Albans' history – a nearly ...

This under the radar Maryland State Park offers visitors multiple trails to hike and access to a historical Presidential monument.

The White House unveiled its official portrait of first lady Melania Trump on Monday. Mrs. Trump is pictured in a suit, ...

The George Washington monument used to sit at the old junior high school. When the building was demolished, the monument was saved because of the history it holds. Patty Swango, who’s a part of ...

Archivists will put on exhibit the 19th Amendment, which cemented the right to vote for women, in March 2026 alongside the ...

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has ordered federal officials to review and consider redrawing the boundaries of national ...

The Washington Monument L’Enfant’s initial framework for Washington was largely ignored for decades, as the district remained in an undeveloped state of chaos at the end of the 19th century.