John Ericsson National Memorial

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John Ericsson National Memorial

During his lifetime, John Ericsson revolutionized several facets of technology. The Swedish-born engineer-inventor is best known for his work during the Civil War when he transformed naval warfare through his design of the iron-plated USS Monitor. The movements of Ericsson’s pencil across his drafting board were as crucial to victory as the movements of Lincoln’s armies across battlefields.

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Planning Your Visit Welcome Welcome to the John Ericsson Memorial a unit of National Mall & Memorial Parks. Use the links above to find out more site specific information to properly plan your...read more

In A Nutshell Operating Hours & Seasons The John Ericsson Memorial is not actively staffed by Park Rangers. For information on the memorial please see the Park Rangers at the Nearby Lincoln...read more

Park Regulations & Safety Permits National Mall & Memorial Parks is a unique and bustling park visited by over 25 million visitors per year and issuing approximately 3000 permits per year. As such a...read more

Visitor Services Contact the Park Write to: 900 Ohio Drive SW Washington, DC...read more

Things To Do Guided Tours The John Ericsson Memorial is a self guided Memorial. For more in depth information contact the Rangers at 202.426.6841. Bicycling Bicycles are welcome in the National Mall...read more

Sights to See Nearby Attractions Just to the north across Independence Ave is the Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Each of these sites is staffed by...read more

History History & Culture John Ericsson When one mentions the name John Ericsson, the general reaction of the listener is a blank stare. This circumstance is unfortunate, for Captain John Ericsson possessed...read more

Frequently Asked Questions What is the cost for visiting? There is no cost associated with visiting any of the Memorials with National Mall & Memorial Parks. How many people visit the...read more