Official Visitor Map of George Washington Memorial Parkway (MEMPKWY) in Virginia and District of Columbia. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).
Official Visitor Map of Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (NHP) in Washington D.C., Maryland and West Virginia. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).
Map of the U.S. National Heritage Areas. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).
https://www.nps.gov/wwim/index.htm
A grateful nation honors the service, valor, courage and sacrifice of the 4.7 million American sons and daughters who served in the Great War.
1493 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Nearest Intersection: 15th St NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW
General Pershing Statue
General Pershing Statue
Image of the General Pershing Statue within the Memorial
The Belvedere
An elevated platform overlooks the World War I Memorial
The Belvedere is the conceptual center of the World War I Memorial, providing a commanding view of its major features.
WWI Memorial Construction Picture Number 2
Image of the WWI Memorial under Renovation
Image of the WWI Memorial under Renovation
Peace Fountain
Peace Fountain
Image of the Peace Fountain within the Memorial
Soldiers Journey
Soldiers Journey
Image of the mock up of the soon to be installed Bronze.
Plan Like a Park Ranger: Top 10 Tips for Visiting the National Mall
Memorial Day weekend usually marks the beginning of the summer travel season. Across the country, friends, families, and individuals will head out to enjoy adventures and make memories. Of course, national parks - including the National Mall - are popular destinations. To help you #PlanLikeAParkRanger, we're offering our Top 10 tips to help you on your next National Mall visit.
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Sea Level Rise in the DC Area
Learn about current and projected rates of sea level rise in the greater DC area, based on local water level data collected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
A tall white cylinder attached to a wooden pier with Hains Point in the background.
The Army's First Tank School: Camp Colt at Gettysburg
While America ramped up to fight in World War I, Captain Dwight D. Eisenhower trained troops here in a new form of warfare that changed the battlefield forever.
Infantry march behind a tank in a field of tall weeds
NAMA Notebook: Memorial Day
Looking for end-of-year projects that use a multidisciplinary approach? Here are some ideas to incorporate the history and symbolism of Memorial Day using sites and stories from the National Mall.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall with five wreaths in front, row of flags above
Camp Colt: Gettysburg's Tank Training Camp
In 1918, a large tank training camp was established on the historic grounds of the Gettysburg battlefield, with Captain Dwight D. Eisenhower named as its commander. Learn more about the story of Camp Colt here.
A black and white image showing tents and barracks of Camp Colt
