The Government Shutdown Isn’t Stopping This Family from Enjoying the Lincoln Memorial
Learn how one family is still able to enjoy the Lincoln Memorial despite the government shutdown. Read more to find out how they did it!
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Remembering MLK’s Iconic Speech at the Lincoln Memorial
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial. Check out this amazing photo from that day and read more about it on our blog!
Lincoln Memorial History: Construction, Designs, the Secret Basement, and the Swamp It Was Built On
The full Lincoln Memorial story: built on reclaimed swamp, the 1912 designs that lost, the cornerstone Feb 1915, the secret basement, and the 1922 dedication.
Uncovering Early Drawings of the Lincoln Memorial by Henry Bacon
Take a look at these two sketches of the Lincoln Memorial by Henry Bacon, the architect of the iconic monument. These drawings were recently uncovered at the Library of Congress.
The Story Behind the Lincoln Memorial Statue: Daniel Chester French and Ambrose Swasey
Discover the story behind the iconic Lincoln Memorial Statue in Washington DC. Learn how Daniel Chester French and Ambrose Swasey created the beloved statue, which has stood in the Lincoln Memorial since 1922.
A Historical Photo of Two Young Women Skating at the Reflecting Pool in Front of the Lincoln Memorial
Take a moment to appreciate this historical photo of two young women ice skating in front of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in the late 1920s. It’s a sight you won’t see today!
A Look Back At The Lincoln Memorial Only a Few Years After It Was Dedicated
Take a look back in time to 1922, when the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in Washington D.C. with Robert Todd Lincoln in attendance. See the beautiful memorial only a few years after its dedication.
Building Memorial Bridge: Construction Photos from the 1930s
Library of Congress photographs document the construction of Memorial Bridge in the early 1930s, linking Arlington Cemetery to the Lincoln Memorial.
Concerts on the Watergate Steps
Discover the lesser-known history of D.C.’s iconic Watergate steps, which once resonated with the melodies of the Watergate concerts. From grand visions of dignitary arrivals to captivating symphonies by the Potomac, explore the steps’ transformation through time.