What Lies Beneath: Massive Secret Vault Under Lincoln Memorial to Be Opened to Public for America250
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. will soon unveil its hidden 50,000-square-foot foundation known as the Undercroft. This space, which has been a secret for over a century, will open to the public in June and include a museum detailing the memorial's history. Secretary Doug Burgum emphasized the importance of celebrating the nation's history while acknowledging its complexities.
- ▪The Undercroft is a massive foundation built to prevent the Lincoln Memorial from sinking into the swampy ground of D.C.
- ▪Beginning in June, the public will have access to this previously hidden space, which will feature a museum about the memorial's history.
- ▪Secretary Doug Burgum highlighted the need to celebrate American history while addressing contemporary cultural debates.
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What Lies Beneath: Massive Secret Vault Under Lincoln Memorial to Be Opened to Public for America250 By Bob Hoge | 9:02 PM on May 31, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/J. David Ake, File If you’ve ever been to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., you’ll know it’s a majestic site, with the 19-foot-tall Georgia white marble statue of Honest Abe overlooking the Reflecting Pool and then further off, the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol.
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