Washington Monument
Washington Monument (National Park Service)
Alone among the Founders of the United States George Washington earned the title "Father of his Country" in recognition of his leadership in the cause of American independence. Appointed commander of the Continental Army in 1775, he molded a fighting force that won independence from Great Britain. In 1787 as President of the Constitutional Convention, he helped guide the deliberations to form a government that has lasted for more than 200 years. Two years later he was unanimously elected the first President of the United States. Washington defined the Presidency and helped develop the relationships among the three branches of government. He established precedents that successfully launched the new government on its course. Washington remained ever mindful of the ramifications of his decisions and actions, for he was a consummate statesman. With this monument the citizens of the United States show their enduring gratitude and respect. ... [Read More]
Washington Monument Home Page
Of all the Presidents of the United States, George Washington is the most celebrated. Efforts to commemorate his legacy began during his lifetime and continue to this day. Down through the years they have taken on many forms. His leadership and service to the republic have been distinguished through the naming of the federal capital, universities, streets, counties, and a state. In addition to these honors, he had been remembered in works of art, monumental buildings, and historic preservation, involving Americans of all walks of life. But none have captured the imagination of the people world-wide like the Washington Monument. ... [Read More]
The Washington Monument: Tribute in Stone
I t rises tall and brilliant, its whiteness emphasized by the green grass and colorful flags that surround it. It stands at the heart of Washington, D.C., near the center of a cross formed by four of America's most famous buildings: the U.S. Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial, the White House and the Jefferson Memorial. But appearance and location are not the only reasons that the Washington Monument is one of the country's most recognizable structures. Its prominence comes also because it commemorates George Washington, who remains one of the country's most admired leaders more than two centuries after his death. The history of the monument reflects his contributions to the development of the United States and shows how Americans have debated the best way to honor important citizens. ... [Read More]
Washington Monument
The actual construction of the monument began in 1848 and was notcompleted until 1884, almost 30 years after the architect's death, due to lackof funds and the intervention of the Civil War. A difference in shading of the marble (visibleapproximately 150 feet up) clearly deliniates the initial construction from itsresumption in 1876. It is generally considered fortunate that the Greek Doric rotunda Mills planned for the base of the monument was never built. ... HTTP/1.1 200 OKConnection: closeDate: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 00:41:57 GMTServer: ApacheContent-Type: text/htmlClient-Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 00:31:12 GMTClient-Peer: 147.155.137.28:80Client-Response-Num: 1Client-Transfer-Encoding: chunkedTitle: Washington MonumentX-Powered-By: PHP/4.3.8 Washington Monument ... [Read More]
Ben's Guide (3-5): Statues and Memorials -- The Washington Monument
NOTE: Robert Mills' original design for the monument was greatly altered in the course of construction and the present monument has little in common with Mills' elaborate plan. His design, a combination of Greek and Egyptian architecture, called for a 600 foot obelisk centered on a circular colonnaded pantheon, 250 feet in diameter and 100 feet high. It was to have 30 spaces set aside between the columns to eventually be filled with statues of prominent Americans, and over the entrance was to be a toga-clad Washington driving a triumphal chariot. ... [Read More]
Washington Monument
The Washington Monument was built between 1848 and 1884 as a memorial to GeorgeWashington, first President of the United States. Its construction took place in two major phases,1848-56, and 1876-84--the Civil War and a lack of funds causing the intermittent hiatus.Plans for a national monument began as early as 1783 when Major Pierre Charles L'Enfantproposed to Congress that an equestrian statue of George Washington be erected. Although theMonument was authorized by Congress, no action was taken by the time Washington died in1799. His death rekindled public aspiration for an appropriate memorial to him, and John Marshallproposed that a special sepulcher be erected for the General within the Capitol itself. Lack offunds postponed construction, but Marshall persevered, and in 1833 he and James Madison formedthe Washington National Monument Society. By 1836 the Society advertised for competitivearchitectural designs. The winning architect was Robert Mills, whose design called for aneoclas ... [Read More]
Washington Monument: Experience the Monument
Washington Monument Reopens ... The Washington Monument reopened to the public on Friday, April 1st. Hours of operation are 9:00 am to 4:45 pm daily. ... The U.S. Park Police will continue visitor screening in the same manner as was performed before the Washington Monument closed to visitors last fall. ... [Read More]
Washington Monument - Fees
The Washington Monument is now open. In order to enter the Washington Monument, tickets are required. The ticket system is administered through the National Park Reservation Service (NPRS). Reservations for the Washington Monument may be made between 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM EST by calling 1-800-967-2283 or over the internet at http://reservations.nps.gov. Those making advance reservations will be charged $1.50 service fee per ticket, plus a $.50 handling fee per order.RESTRICTIONSThe following items and activities are prohibited within the Washington Monument:SmokingEating including the bringing in of food items to the monument.Drinking (except water in a CLEAR PLASTIC container)Guns and/or ammunitionKnivesAerosol cans or maceBaggage or packages larger than 18” X 16” X 8”StrollersAnimalsThere is NO storage provided by the National Park Service. Please make your own arrangements to store your personal items prior to arriving at the monument. ... [Read More]
George Washington Birthplace National Monument (National Park Service)
Located in the Northern Neck of Virginia, 38 miles east of Fredericksburg on Virginia Route 3, George Washington Birthplace National Monument preserves the heart of Augustine Washington’s plantation, the 17th century homesite of the immigrant John Washington, and the Washington Family Burial Ground. ... National Monument - January 23, 1930 ... [Read More]
Welcome - George Washington Birthplace National Monument Official Website
Welcome to George Washington Birthplace National Monument's (NM) homepage. This site is intended to enhance your understanding of the park and its significance. We hope that you will take the opportunity to visit one of the earliest National Monuments in the National Park Service, George Washington Birthplace NM. ... [Read More]
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