The undercroft of the Lincoln Memorial is being transformed into a new 15,000-square-foot visitor center that will include a museum, theater, and bookstore. This expansive renovation is part of a $68 million project aiming to enhance the visitor experience and educate about the memorial's construction and its role in Civil Rights history, signifying not just a structural upgrade but a deepening of the site's cultural significance.
'It is the single most important place where Americans go to exercise their First Amendment rights,' says Mike Litterst, underscoring the essential role of the Lincoln Memorial in American history, particularly in the context of social justice and civil liberties. This renovation aims to honor that legacy and provide a platform for greater understanding of these pivotal issues.
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