The memorial famously depicts Lincoln in a contemplative state, with a worn expression on his face, the Stars and Stripes draped across his shoulders signifying perhaps the weight of holding a new ...

The Lincoln Memorial is one of the most iconic landmarks in Washington, DC—but its creation was far from inevitable. In this episode of WETA Arts, we explore the decades-long struggle to commemorate ...

The Lincoln Memorial has been the site of historic moments in American civil rights history, and a museum set to open in 2026 will highlight how the memorial became a platform for the First Amendment.

On a rainy Tuesday morning, I stood under Abraham Lincoln for the first time. “Those reinforced concrete beams are actually where Abe is sitting right now,” said Sam Meyerhoff, a senior project ...

Mike Litterst stood in the cavernous space under the Lincoln Memorial and pointed out that 40 feet up you could see concrete beams that support the 175-ton marble sculpture of Abraham Lincoln.

Experts believe the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. sits above a racy secret involving a seductive film star. Getty Images Here’s a titillating tale from the crypt. Experts believe the Lincoln ...

A subcommittee of the Crawford County History Alliance, America 250 Beautification is co-chaired by Elaine Naples and Mary ...