WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — For years, people have only been able to gaze at the recognizable Washington Monument in the nation’s capital; repairs and renovations kept them from venturing inside. “We are ...

The Washington Monument is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world standing in the heart of Washington, D.C., this massive marble obelisk was built to honor George Washington, the hero of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Washington Monument has always been the quiet constant of the National Mall. It shows up in the background of history books, ...

It’s going to be lit. The Washington Monument will double as a giant birthday candle on New Year’s Eve to kick off the yearlong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Freedom 250, a nonprofit ...

Jan. 5 marked the end of something not seen often in D.C. — The Washington Monument turning into a projection screen. "It's an interesting change,” said Marcus Board Jr., associate professor of ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — The National Parks Service (NPS) has confirmed that the elevator at the Washington Monument is yet again out of service. The elevator will remain closed on Tuesday. NPS does not ...