They were instrumental in organizing support (and raising money) for the Washington Monument, the first memorial on the Mall, whose cornerstone was laid in 1848. And in 1921, to honor the 19th ...

Some of the most iconic memorials that grace Washington, D.C., drawing millions of visitors every year, only narrowly survived being scrapped altogether. In 1791, Pierre L’Enfant drew up designs ...

The White House unveiled its official portrait of first lady Melania Trump on Monday. Mrs. Trump is pictured in a suit, ...

A piece of St. Albans history has officially returned home! The George Washington Monument has been restored and relocated to ...

Media outlets plan to take photos from the top of the Washington Monument, which will give an overview of the entire inaugural crowd.

The George Washington monument used to sit at the old junior high school. When the building was demolished, the monument was ...

Even if you're only in town for a short trip, visiting the Washington Monument and the White House – two marble symbols of the U.S. – is a must for any first-time D.C. visitor. Standing just ...

First Lady Melania Trump has unveiled her new official White House portrait following her husband President Donald Trump's ...