One of New York City’s most elusive places is the inside of the Washington Square Park arch, which has been long closed off to the public. Until a few years ago, the interior was too unstable for ...

The Washington Monument was lit for the 54th time Thursday in Mount Vernon. The Baltimore tradition included, music, food, and chilly weather. Twenty-eight strands of lights and 12,800 bulbs are used ...

In his master plan for the new city of Washington, D.C., architect Pierre L’Enfant left a spot for a large equestrian statue of George Washington to be placed at the intersection of a line running ...

For George Washington’s birthday Feb. 22, here’s a look at the monument built in honor of our first president, and why it took 51 years to complete. The Washington Monument is one of the most ...

For George Washington’s birthday (Feb. 22), here’s a look at the monument built in honor of our first president, and why it took 51 years to complete. Related Articles Today in History: March 31, ...