Washington DC Monuments

Washington Monument, Freedom 250 and American history

Washington Monument in DC lights up with historic display for NYE as America enters 250th year

The monument will be illuminated with projections depicting American history, focusing on the country's founding and its future, across a five-night celebration that runs from Dec. 31, 2025 through Jan.

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Washington Monument lit with projections for start of America’s 250th anniversary celebration

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Washington Monument turns into ‘birthday candle’ as US enters 250th anniversary year

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Washington Monument light show begins America’s anniversary celebrations

Fox News correspondent Alexandria Hoff reports on celebrations in Washington, D.C., kicking off events marking America’s 250th anniversary on ‘Special Report.’

Axios · 1d

Trump's America 250 celebration kicks off on NYE

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See the Pentagon’s calendar of events honoring the nation’s 250th birthday

WATCH LIVE: New Year’s Eve fireworks and Washington Monument light show

WATCH LIVE: At 7 p.m., a New Year’s Eve Washington Monument light show begins to ring in 2026 and commemorate America’s 250th birthday It’s almost time to ring in 2026 — and D.C. is celebrating on the National Mall. The fireworks will begin at midnight to celebrate the new year.

MEAWW News

Washington DC skies light up as Trump commissions patriotic 2026 projections

As 2026 began, Washington, DC marked the start of America’s 250th anniversary with a large-scale projection show on the Washington Monument

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Discover Washington DC’s Majestic Monuments in a 3-Hour Walking Tour

Washington DC’s monuments are grand structures that tell the story of America— inspiring, deeply human, and rich with history. With so much to see and experience in this bustling city, it can be overwhelming. This guide offers a carefully curated ...