The colorful story behind one of America's greatest monuments and of the ancient obelisks of Egypt, now scattered around the world. Conceived soon after the Ame

A giant column of granite and marble honors our country's first president. The Washington Monument towers over the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Discover th

The Washington Monument is one of the most easily recognized structures in America, if not the world, yet the long and tortuous history of its construction is m

Describes the history of the Washington Monument, how it was built, and what it represents.

Do you know how long it took to build the Washington Monument? It took 36 years! Visitors have loved to look out from the top of this tall building ever since i