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Declaration of Independence Memorial

A little known memorial stands on the island in the Constitution Gardens Lake, dedicated to the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Not content to reside only on the document itself, their signatures have been reproduced here, etched in large granite blocks.

Address: Constitution Ave NW
Website: nps.gov (opens in a new tab)

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Closed · opens 10 am tomorrowFree entry · Limited wheelchair access