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May 18, 2021 · The towering memorial is 190 feet long, 120 feet wide, 99 feet tall and constructed with Colorado Yule marble. The Lincoln Steps and Plaza. For almost a century, the Lincoln Memorial steps witnessed history-making moments such as the 'I Have a Dream' speech, the Marian Anderson concert and the daily secular pilgrimage of thousands.
Use the links below to discover more about visiting the iconic monument and memorial protected by National Mall and Memorial Parks. But don't stop there! Visit our Things to Do and Schedule of Events pages to discover a wide of array of activities from paddle boats and bike tours to nighttime walks with a park ranger.
Plan your trip to visit the famous Lincoln Memorial and learn about the monument built to honor the 16th U.S. president. Discover the memorial’s history or find hours and directions.
Standing at the west end of the National Mall, this neoclassical monument is a powerful and moving tribute to the legacy of Abraham Lincoln: his high ideals, his belief in the freedom and dignity of people, and his love of the Union he worked so hard to save.
May 26, 2022 · HISTORY & CULTURE. The surprising history behind the Lincoln Memorial. Here’s how the iconic monument, now celebrating its centennial, made its way from a Massachusetts artist colony to the...
May 29, 2022 · May 29, 2022. 199. For a century, an American icon carved from 175 tons of white marble has presided over the nation’s capital, beckoning thousands of visitors each day up his steps and into his...
This Memorial Day, May 30, 2022 will mark the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial. The construction and dedication of this memorial not only stood as a symbol of one our great presidents, but also as a temple to our reunification as a people.
