ASCE-NCS September Section Meeting: Beneath the Lincoln Memorial

ASCE-NCS September Section Meeting Sponsored by Procon

Join the ASCE National Capital Section for a behind-the-scenes look at the Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Project, an extraordinary effort to transform the vast structural space beneath the memorial into a new public experience.

For more than a century, the undercroft remained largely hidden from visitors, even though its massive columns, foundations, and structural systems support the Lincoln Memorial above. The project has created approximately 15,000 square feet of new exhibit space while giving the public a dramatic view into the structure beneath the monument.

This presentation will explore how civil engineering, architecture, historic preservation, accessibility, visitor experience, and construction planning came together within one of the nation’s most sensitive and recognizable landmarks.

The newly opened undercroft was recently featured on CBS Sunday Morning, which explored the history and hidden structure beneath the Lincoln Memorial.

Watch the CBS Sunday Morning feature

This event also marks the launch of a new standard for ASCE-NCS Section Meetings. Attendees will enjoy high-quality technical programming, professional networking, and a plated dinner at the newly renovated Le Méridien Arlington, just steps from the Rosslyn Metro.