First in War, First in Peace, First in the Hearts of his Countrymen
Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.
Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.
George Washington was perhaps the one indispensable man among the founders.
You can't get to the top of the Washington Monument without a ticket. Learn how to get them here!
A timeline shows how the plans to memorialize America's first president were realized over more than half a century.
From concept to construction to completion, the Washington Monument has been a focal point of the nation's capital for more than 150 years.
Last updated: March 15, 2024