Washington Examiner4d
Why Washington’s most magnificent monuments barely made it on the map
Some of the most iconic memorials that grace Washington, D.C., drawing millions of visitors every year, only narrowly survived being scrapped altogether. In 1791, Pierre L’Enfant drew up designs ...
William & Mary1y
In Memoriam: Monuments Past, Present, Fallen and Future
The W&M Washington Center is excited to welcome Professor Joe Smolinski from the University of New Haven who will be leading the In Memoriam: Monuments Past, Present, Fallen and Future 2024 Winter ...
DayTripper on MSN1y
How to Tour the Washington Monument in DC
The Washington Monument is one of the most iconic landmarks in Washington D.C. Standing at 555 feet tall, it offers ...
U.S. News & World Report5y
The White House and the Washington Monument
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 ...
The Art Newspaper1y
Temporary monument brings a feminist timeline of history to Washington, DC’s National Mall
On 1 November, a slice of tree trunk measuring 6ft in diameter and emblazoned with human history from a feminist perspective will be installed at the edge of the National Mall’s Reflecting Pool ...
Why Washington’s most magnificent monuments barely made it on the map
Some of the most iconic memorials that grace Washington, D.C., drawing millions of visitors every year, only narrowly ...