History & Culture - Washington Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
The aluminum tip is placed on the top of the Washington Monument. It was the tallest building in the world upon its completion in 1884, standing 555 feet, 5.125 inches. To Great Heights By a joint …
Visit the Washington Monument (U.S. National Park Service) - NPS
Jan 24, 2025 · See accessibility for detailed information for a variety of accessibility types. See incredible views from the Washington Monument observation deck. NPS / Kelsey Graczyk Tags washington …
Washington Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Jul 24, 2025 · Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.
Visit - Monuments & Memorials (U.S. National Park Service)
Sep 20, 2024 · Ready to go? Get your pass! The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series includes several passes that cover entrance fees at national parks. Abraham Lincoln …
Monuments & Memorials - U.S. National Park Service
Nov 17, 2023 · Monuments Monuments stand upright through time to honor events, people, or other activities that happened or are still happening or alive.
Military Monuments and Memorials - U.S. National Park Service
May 23, 2025 · South of the White House, two monuments honor specific Army units – the First Division and the Second Division – that were originally built in memory of those who fell in World War I. The …
Tonto National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Mar 21, 2025 · Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and …
Lava Beds National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Sep 27, 2025 · Lava Beds National Monument is a land of turmoil, both geological and historical. Over the last half-million years, volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield volcano have created a …
Stonewall National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Jul 14, 2025 · Located in Greenwich Village, New York City, Stonewall National Monument is one of the many parks in New York Harbor.
Fort Matanzas National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Mar 2, 2025 · Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It …