Washington Monument to Reopen Wednesday

2021-07-12 17:03:17

WASHINGTON - The Washington Monument will reopen to the public on Wednesday, July 14 at 9 a.m. after a six-month closure, the National Parks Service announced Monday. The monument will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to... Read More

Law Enforcement

10,000 National Guard Troops Due in D.C. Saturday, Washington Monument Closed

2021-01-11 19:40:59

by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The National Guard said Monday it will increase troops in DC to at least 10,000 by Saturday to boost security ahead of the upcoming inauguration, and an additional 5,0000 could be requested from other states. The announcement came... Read More

National Parks

Visit By COVID-Infected Official Shutters Washington Monument

2020-12-18 18:20:44

by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The interior of the Washington Monument will be temporarily closed to visitors over exposure concerns from an earlier visit by Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, who tested positive this week for the coronavirus. The National Park Service initially said... Read More

Entertainment

Washington Monument to Reopen and Live Entertainment Returns in D.C.

2020-09-29 15:59:33

by Dan McCue

The Washington Monument, closed for six months due to the coronavirus pandemic, will reopen to the public Thursday, Oct. 1. The National Park Service announced Monday that the monument will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days... Read More