Lincoln Memorial National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)

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Introduction

“In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever.” Beneath these words, the 16th President of the United States—the Great Emancipator and preserver of the nation during the Civil War—sits immortalized in marble. As an enduring symbol of freedom, the Lincoln Memorial attracts anyone who seeks inspiration and hope.

Lincoln Memorial Interactive Site

Click Here to see the new Lincoln Memorial Interactive Website. This site requires FlashPlayer and a high speed connection is recommended. For audio and video downloads of programs found within the site Click Here.

Lincoln Memorial Flipbook

Click Here to see Lincoln Memorial Construction Flipbook (requires FlashPlayer). Transcript of program.

Cell Phone Talks

Free Ranger talks via your telephone. Dial (202) 747-3420 to listen to interpretive programs organized around more than ten Lincoln Memorial themes, including, “The Gettysburg Address,” “Debunking the Myths of the Lincoln Memorial,” and "The Life and Times of the Lincoln the Man.” Click here to read the press release.

Write to

National Mall and Memorial Parks
900 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20024

Phone

Visitor Information
(202) 426-6841

Park Headquarters
(202) 485-9880

Climate

Washington has a temperate climate typical of the Mid-Atlantic U.S., with four distinct seasons. Summer tends to be very hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild. Winter can bring cold temperatures, frozen precipitation and, on occasions, major snowstorms.