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 ...

In the heart of the nation’s capital, amidst the towering monuments and bustling streets, lies a treasure trove of cultural ...

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 ...

Here’s how to pack a long weekend trip with the District’s most memorable activities, enriching experiences, and exciting ...

The order, “Protecting America’s Monuments from Vandalism,” reinstates ... in a replica of the Liberty Bell outside Washington, DC’s Union Station being defaced with pro-Hamas symbols ...

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 ...

Monuments, meanwhile, typically pay homage to figures or events. From the memorials dotting Washington, D.C.'s National Mall to the Communist-era statues in Budapest’s Memento Park, these ...

A multi-agency search and rescue operation is underway in the Potomac River after a small American Airlines aircraft collided ...

If not for the city freezing over, Trump would have spoken to the country from the marble terrace overlooking the National Mall and an array of museums and monuments, including one to King.