The Washington Monument lights went out on Sunday, leading officials to try and figure out why. "The exterior lights of the Washington Monument are currently out," the National Park Service ...

The Washington Monument has been closed more than it has been open in the last decade. But on Wednesday, it reopens again with safety protocols in place.

The Washington Monument, completed in 1884, stands at 555 feet tall and was the tallest structure in the world from 1884 to 1889 before it was overtaken in height by the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Local Washington Monument closed for third day in a row The popular tourist site was struck by lightning early Sunday morning, damaging its electronic access system August 18, 2021 ...

WASHINGTON — The Washington Monument is closed Monday after it was struck by lightning following Sunday's severe weather and storms, according to the National Mall. Crews will be repairing ...

Goldberger said, “The Washington Monument is just a pure shape, and it suggests that Washington is an idea as much as a man. An idea of singularity, an idea of clarity and perfection and heading ...

The exterior lights of the Washington Monument are currently out. We are investigating and will have them restored as soon as possible. — National Mall NPS (@NationalMallNPS) January 25, 2021 ...