Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial is a tribute to President Abraham Lincoln and the nation he fought to preserve during the Civil War (1861-1865).

The architechture of the Lincoln Memorial is based after a Greek Temple. It has 36 Doric columns, one for each state at the time of
Lincoln(e2)(80)(997320)death. A sculpture by Daniel Chester French of a seated Lincoln is in the center of the memorial chamber.

The Gettysburg Address is inscribed on the south wall of the monument. Above it is a mural painted by Jules Guerin depicting the angel of truth
freeing a slave. Guerin also painted the unity of North and South mural on the north wall. Etched into the north wall below the mural is Lincoln(e2)(80)(99730d)
second inaugural speech.

Lincoln Memorial
900 Ohio Drive, S.W.
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 426-6841 - Visitor Information
202.485.9880 - Headquarters

By Car
Interstates 66 and 395 provide access to the Mall from the south. Interstate 495, New York Avenue,
Rock Creek Parkway, George Washington Memorial Parkway, and the Cabin John Parkway provide
access from the North. Interstate 66, Route 50 and 29 provide access from the West. Routes 50, 1,
and 4 provide access from the East.

By Plane
There are several metro train routes from the suburban areas surrounding the city. The Smithsonian Metro stop comes out on the National Mall.

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.

• Educational Programs

Recommended Activities
Park Rangers present several interpretive programs and talks throughout the year. They provide 10 and 30 minute talks at each of the sites and during the summer months provide 2 hour walking tours about the History of the National Mall and other related themes.