Event
The Washington Monument: DC's Skyscraper
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Fee:
Free.Location:
Washington Monument (meet the ranger in the plaza in front of the monument)Dates & Times
Date:
Friday, February 13, 2026
Time:
12:00 PM, 4:00 PM
Duration:
15 minutes
Type of Event
Talk
Description
At 555 feet 5 and 1/8th of an inch, the Washington Monument is far and away the tallest building in Washington D.C. But why has the rest of the city stayed so close to the ground while the monument soars above? Join Ranger Caroline as she constructs the history of the Washington Monument, the rise of skyscrapers across the country, and DC’s skyline today.
Reservation or Registration: No
Contact Information
Ranger Caroline Liaupsin(202) 426-6841