4-Hour DC Monuments Tour in Washington

Memorial

War memorial

Lincoln Memorial

Highlights

Washington D.C.

architectural, educational, historical

Private Tour

4 Hours

Easy

English

Description

Discover the secret, often forgotten meanings behind varied architectural design elements at DC's most iconic monuments and memorials. Know the history behind the subjects and the story behind the memorials. Our understanding of these individuals changes over time and I love discussing these interpretations with you!

Itinerary

Monuments & Memorials Tour in Washington D.C.
- This tour comes in two parts:
  - An iconic palace for the 16th President, and three thoughtful memorials for American war veterans. [Abraham Lincoln, Vietnam Veterans, Korean War, and World War II Memorials. Bonus visit: DC World War I Memorial]
  - Three leaders, three eras, three approaches to American democracy. [Martin Luther King Jr, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Thomas Jefferson. Bonus visit: George Mason]
- Get acquainted with the overall themes of each memorial, how newer memorials interact with those from the early 20th century, in addition to the meaning of often-overlooked design elements and nods to history embedded in each memorial.