Peter Muhlenberg Memorial Park
Outdoor memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring Muhlenberg
A commemorative memorial near Washington honoring Revolutionary-era leader Peter Muhlenberg; visitors include history enthusiasts and those touring nearby national monuments.
Peter Muhlenberg Memorial at a Glance#
Address: Intersection of D Street SE and First Street SE (near Lincoln Park), Washington, D.C., USA
Hours: Open 24 hours (outdoor memorial)
How to Get to Peter Muhlenberg Memorial#
Located on the eastern edge of Capitol Hill near Lincoln Park and Eastern Market. From Capitol South Metro Station (Blue/Orange/Silver lines) it’s about a 10-15 minute walk east; from Eastern Market Metro (Orange/Blue/Silver) it’s a 5-10 minute walk south. Street parking is limited.
Tips for Visiting Peter Muhlenberg Memorial#
- The memorial is outdoors and unstaffed; visit in daylight to read the inscriptions.
- Combine this stop with other east Capitol Hill memorials - it's a short walk from Lincoln Park and Eastern Market.
- Bring a camera with a wide lens for the figure's bronze bas-relief; details show the interplay of military and clerical garb.
Best Time to Visit Peter Muhlenberg Memorial#
A quick outdoor stop best visited during daylight hours; combine with nearby Capitol Hill sites.
Weather & Climate near Peter Muhlenberg Memorial#
Peter Muhlenberg Memorial's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1081 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 6° | -3° | 80 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 8° | -1° | 71 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 13° | 5° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 6° - 19° | 13° | 82 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 12° - 24° | 18° | 109 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 16° - 29° | 23° | 92 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 19° - 31° | 25° | 102 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 18° - 30° | 24° | 97 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 26° | 20° | 98 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 86 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 14° | 7° | 88 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -2° - 9° | 1° | 83 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
