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.
The Father of His Country
George Washington was perhaps the one indispensable man among the founders.
Tickets
You can't get to the top of the Washington Monument without a ticket. Learn how to get them here!
"To the immortal memory of Washington.."
A timeline shows how the plans to memorialize America's first president were realized over more than half a century.
Through the Years
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