The Lincoln Memorial pays tribute to the life and accomplishments of America's fallen 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. Located on Washington, D.C.'s National Mall, the architect of the Greek Doric temple-inspired Lincoln Memorial was Henry Bacon and the sculptor for the iconic statue of Abraham Lincoln that dominates the landmark was Daniel Chester French with interior murals painted by Jules Guerin. One of America's greatest orators, this famed Washington, DC memorial also immortalizes two of Lincoln's best known speeches. Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address and The Gettysburg Address, which are inscribed on the walls of the Lincoln Memorial. To learn more, visit www.nps.gov/linc/index.htm.
Hotel Near Lincoln Memorial -
The Melrose Hotel provides a prime location near the Lincoln Memorial and the many places of interest on the National Mall. Guests of the Melrose Hotel are treated to stylish boutique hotel lodging and amenities, including fine dining at Landmark Restaurant, relaxing cocktails at the Library Bar, executive business center, high-speed internet access throughout the hotel, dry cleaning services, multi-lingual staff, 24-hour room service, valet parking, fitness center and elegant meeting facilities.
Lincoln Memorial Landmarks -
A landmark to one of America's greatest presidents, the Lincoln Memorial has since become not only a document of history but has also played a part in it. In what's known as the Easter Sunday Concert, the legendary contralto singer Marian Anderson performed at the Lincoln Memorial because she had been denied the chance to sing at Constitution Hall, which was solely based on her race. Most famously, on August 28, 1963 Martin Luther King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during his March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Today, the speech is so much a part of the history of the Lincoln Memorial that an engraving now marks the place where King stood to deliver his speech. To learn more about the stories and history surrounding the Lincoln Memorial, visit www.nps.gov/linc/historyculture/stories.htm.
Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC Tours -
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC is free to visit and open to the public 24 hours a day. However, some advance planning is always recommended as there may be planned events being held there, which could restrict visitor access. There are also a number of scheduled programs and tours, including daily interpretive tours from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm, which begin every hour on the hour and the "I Have A Dream" program, which is held twice daily at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Administered by the National Parks, there are rangers on duty at the Lincoln Memorial daily from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 P.M. to answer questions. To learn more information about planning a visit to the Lincoln Memorial, go to www.nps.gov/linc/planyourvisit/index.htm.
