District of Columbia Parks and Recreation Areas with National Monument

Alone among the Founders of the United States George Washington earned the title Father of his Country in recognition of his leadership in the cause of American independence. Appointed commander of the Continental Army in 1775, he molded a fighting force that won independence from Great Britain. In 1787 as President of the Constitutional Convention, he helped guide the deliberations to form a government that has lasted for more than 200 years. read more...

Phone: 202.426.6841   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Washington   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Monument   Activities:   Details Provided By: Washington Monument

The John Ericsson Memorial is dedicated to the man who revolutionized naval history with his invention of the screw propeller. He was also the designer of the U.S.S Monitor, the ship that ensured Union naval supremacy during the Civil War. read more...

Phone: 202.426.6841   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Washington   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Monument   Activities:   Details Provided By: John Ericsson National Memorial