Moving the Lock Keeper's House and the Constitution Garden Improvement Phase I

Dates
-
Location
Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building, Rachel Carson Room
Fee
Free
Description

The Lock Keeper's House is the first building in the National Mall. After 6 months preparation, the Lock Keeper's House was moved 50 feet southwest from its second location on October 13, 2017. Learn about the Constitution Garden improvement project and how it has transformed the abandoned building into a state-of-the-art educational tool. Senior Landscape Architect, National Mall and Memorial Parks, Professional Services Yue Li will share the process of moving the Lock Keeper 's House and its future use.

Special Assistance - For those in need of special assistance (such as an interpreter for the hearing impaired) or inquiries regarding the accessible entrance, please notify museum staff at (202) 208-4743 in advance of the program. Special needs will be accommodated whenever possible.

Building Access - All adults must present a valid photo ID to enter the building. All visitors will be subject to security screenings, including bag and parcel checks.

Location - The Rachel Carson Room is located next to the basement cafeteria of the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC, 20240.

Contact
Diana Warring
Phone
202-208-4743

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