At the western end of the National Mall, the Washington Monument towers over our country’s capital. The 555-foot obelisk—a four-sided stone pillar with a pyramid-shaped top—was built to ...

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 ...

An overcast at elevations of two or three times the height of the Washington Monument covered the sky before and after the minutes around 3 a.m., when the eclipse achieved totality. But spring is ...

A stone donated by Wilmington's Thalian Association in 1851 is located inside the Washington Monument. The stone, carved by James McClarahan, features a portrait of William Shakespeare and the ...